Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Gentianales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
parviflora
ID:
328957

Status:
valid

Authors:
Spruce ex K.Schum.

Source:
wcs

Year:
1889

Citation Micro:
Fl. Bras. (Martius) 6(6): 325. 1889 [15 Jun 1889]

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000328289

Common Names

  • Bertiera parviflora
  • Parviflora Bertiera
  • Bertiera parviflora

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Description

Bertiera parviflora (also called Small-flowered Bertiera, among many other common names) is an evergreen shrub with small, white flowers. It is native to South America and is found in tropical and subtropical moist lowland forests.

Uses & Benefits

Bertiera parviflora is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and parks. It is also used as a medicinal plant to treat fever, stomach ache, and skin diseases.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Bertiera parviflora has small white flowers with five petals and yellow anthers. The seeds are small, brown, and round. The seedlings are small and have a single pair of cotyledons.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Bertiera parviflora is a shrub or small tree that grows up to 4 m tall. It can be propagated from seed or cuttings. Seeds should be sown in a well-drained, sandy soil mix and kept moist until germination. Cuttings should be taken from semi-hardwood stems and placed in a moist, sandy soil mix. Keep the cuttings in a warm, humid environment until they have rooted.

Where to Find Bertiera parviflora

Bertiera parviflora is native to tropical and subtropical regions of Africa, Madagascar, India, Sri Lanka, and Southeast Asia.

Bertiera parviflora FAQ

What is the scientific name of Bertiera parviflora?

Bertiera parviflora

What is the common name of Bertiera parviflora?

Parviflora Bertiera

What is the natural habitat of Bertiera parviflora?

It is found in tropical and subtropical regions of Central and South America

Species in the Bertiera genus

Bertiera adamsii, Bertiera aequatorialis, Bertiera aethiopica, Bertiera angusiana, Bertiera angustifolia, Bertiera annobonensis, Bertiera arctistipula, Bertiera batesii, Bertiera bicarpellata, Bertiera bistipulata, Bertiera borbonica, Bertiera bracteolata, Bertiera bracteosa, Bertiera breviflora, Bertiera chevalieri, Bertiera congolana, Bertiera elabensis, Bertiera fimbriata, Bertiera globiceps, Bertiera gonzaleoides, Bertiera guianensis, Bertiera iturensis, Bertiera lanx, Bertiera laurentii, Bertiera laxa, Bertiera laxissima, Bertiera ledermannii, Bertiera letouzeyi, Bertiera longiloba, Bertiera longithyrsa, Bertiera loraria, Bertiera lujae, Bertiera naucleoides, Bertiera orthopetala, Bertiera parviflora, Bertiera pauloi, Bertiera pedicellata, Bertiera procumbens, Bertiera racemosa, Bertiera retrofracta, Bertiera rufa, Bertiera sphaerica, Bertiera spicata, Bertiera subsessilis, Bertiera tessmannii, Bertiera thollonii, Bertiera thonneri, Bertiera troupinii, Bertiera viburnoides, Bertiera zaluzania,

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-20884: Based on the initial data import
Karl Moritz Schumann (1851-1904): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'K.Schum.' in the authors string.
Richard Spruce (1817-1893): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Spruce' in the authors string.