Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Gentianales
Family:
Species:
parviflora
ID:
390738

Status:
valid

Authors:
Valeton

Source:
wcs

Year:
1914

Citation Micro:
Icon. Bogor. : t. 398 (1914)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000390070

Common Names

  • Acranthera parviflora
  • Small-flowered Acranthera
  • Small-flowered Acranthera

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Description

Acranthera parviflora (also called Small-flowered Acranthera, among many other common names) is a shrub native to China, Japan, and Korea. It is found in forests, thickets, and grasslands, and grows to a height of 1-2 meters. Its leaves are alternate, ovate-lanceolate, and its flowers are white or yellowish-white.

Uses & Benefits

Acranthera parviflora is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a medicinal plant for treating various ailments.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Acranthera parviflora has white flowers with yellow centers. The seeds are small, black and ovoid. The seedlings are small and have a single stem with two leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Acranthera parviflora can be propagated by seed or by division. Seeds should be sown in spring in a cold frame. The seedlings should be transplanted when they are large enough to handle. The plant can also be propagated by division of the clumps in spring or autumn.

Where to Find Acranthera parviflora

Acranthera parviflora is native to tropical Africa and parts of Asia.

Acranthera parviflora FAQ

What is the scientific name of Acranthera parviflora?

Acranthera parviflora

What is the common name of Acranthera parviflora?

Small-Flowered Acranthera

What is the natural habitat of Acranthera parviflora?

Acranthera parviflora is native to Central and South America

Species in the Acranthera genus

Acranthera abbreviata, Acranthera anamallica, Acranthera athroophlebia, Acranthera atropella, Acranthera aurantiaca, Acranthera axilliflora, Acranthera bullata, Acranthera capitata, Acranthera ceylanica, Acranthera didymocarpa, Acranthera endertii, Acranthera frutescens, Acranthera grandiflora, Acranthera hallieri, Acranthera hirtostipula, Acranthera involucrata, Acranthera johannis-winkleri, Acranthera lanceolata, Acranthera longipes, Acranthera longipetiolata, Acranthera maculata, Acranthera megaphylla, Acranthera monantha, Acranthera nieuwenhuisii, Acranthera ophiorhizoides, Acranthera parviflora, Acranthera philippensis, Acranthera ruttenii, Acranthera salmonea, Acranthera siamensis, Acranthera siliquosa, Acranthera simalurensis, Acranthera sinensis, Acranthera strigosa, Acranthera tomentosa, Acranthera variegata, Acranthera velutinervia, Acranthera yatesii, Acranthera philippinensis, Acranthera burmanica, Acranthera virescens, Acranthera hoangii, Acranthera collina,

Species in the Rubiaceae family

Acranthera abbreviata, Acranthera anamallica, Acranthera athroophlebia, Acranthera atropella, Acranthera aurantiaca, Acranthera axilliflora, Acranthera bullata, Acranthera capitata, Acranthera ceylanica, Acranthera didymocarpa, Acranthera endertii, Acranthera frutescens, Acranthera grandiflora, Acranthera hallieri, Acranthera hirtostipula, Acranthera involucrata, Acranthera johannis-winkleri, Acranthera lanceolata, Acranthera longipes, Acranthera longipetiolata, Acranthera maculata, Acranthera megaphylla, Acranthera monantha, Acranthera nieuwenhuisii, Acranthera ophiorhizoides, Acranthera parviflora, Acranthera philippensis, Acranthera ruttenii, Acranthera salmonea, Acranthera siamensis, Acranthera siliquosa, Acranthera simalurensis, Acranthera sinensis, Acranthera strigosa, Acranthera tomentosa, Acranthera variegata, Acranthera velutinervia, Acranthera yatesii, Acranthera philippinensis, Acranthera burmanica, Acranthera virescens, Acranthera hoangii, Acranthera collina, Acrobotrys discolor, Acrosynanthus jamaicensis, Acrosynanthus latifolius, Acrosynanthus minor, Acrosynanthus ovatus, Acrosynanthus parvifolius, Acrosynanthus revolutus,

References

The Plant List v1.1 record kew-2400: Based on the initial data import
Theodoric Valeton (1855-1929): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Valeton' in the authors string.