Chimarrhis parviflora - Uses, Benefits & Common Names
Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Gentianales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
parviflora
ID:
845334
Status:
valid
Authors:
Standl.
Source:
wcs
Year:
1927
Citation Micro:
Trop. Woods 11: 26 (1927)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000844669
Common Names
- Chimarrhis Parviflora
- Small-flowered False Foxglove
- Small-flowered Chimarrhis
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesDescription
Chimarrhis parviflora (also called Small-flowered False Brome, among many other common names) is a perennial grass native to North America, Europe and Asia. It grows in a variety of habitats, from grasslands and meadows to open woodlands and disturbed areas.
Uses & Benefits
Chimarrhis parviflora is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a medicinal plant for treating a variety of ailments.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
Chimarrhis parviflora has small, white flowers with four petals. The seeds are small and black. Seedlings have small, light green leaves.
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesCultivation and Propagation
Chimarrhis parviflora is a perennial grass native to South America. It prefers full sun and moist, well-drained soils. Propagation is usually done by seed, which should be sown in spring or early summer. It can also be propagated by division in spring.
Where to Find Chimarrhis parviflora
Chimarrhis parviflora can be found in tropical regions of Africa.
Chimarrhis parviflora FAQ
What is the scientific name of Chimarrhis parviflora?
Chimarrhis parviflora
What is the common name of Chimarrhis parviflora?
Small-flowered false-brome
What is the natural habitat of Chimarrhis parviflora?
Grassy hillsides and open woodlands
Species in the Chimarrhis genus
Chimarrhis barbata, Chimarrhis brevipes, Chimarrhis cubensis, Chimarrhis cymosa, Chimarrhis duckeana, Chimarrhis ekmanii, Chimarrhis gentryana, Chimarrhis glabriflora, Chimarrhis hookeri, Chimarrhis jamaicensis, Chimarrhis latifolia, Chimarrhis microcarpa, Chimarrhis parviflora, Chimarrhis speciosa, Chimarrhis turbinata,
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-39056: Based on the initial data import
Paul Carpenter Standley (1884-1963): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Standl.' in the authors string.