Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Gentianales
Family:
Species:
parvifolium
ID:
1041196

Status:
valid

Authors:
Taedoumg & Sonké

Source:
tro

Year:
2012

Citation Micro:
Nordic J. Bot. 29: 701 (2011 publ. 2012)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001040534

Common Names

  • Craterispermum parvifolium
  • Parvifolium Craterispermum
  • Parvifolium Craterispermum L.

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Description

Craterispermum parvifolium (also called Small-leaved Craterispermum, among many other common names) is a perennial herbaceous plant native to China and Japan. It is found in moist meadows, grasslands, and forest margins. It has a creeping habit and its stems are covered with white hairs. Its leaves are ovate-lanceolate, and its flowers are white or pink.

Uses & Benefits

Craterispermum parvifolium is an ornamental plant that is often used in gardens and flower beds. It has a long blooming period and is drought tolerant, making it a great choice for a low-maintenance garden. The plant has also been used as a medicinal herb to treat headaches, colds, and other ailments.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Craterispermum parvifolium is a small, white, star-shaped flower with five petals. The seed is a small, black, oval-shaped seed. The seedlings are small, green, oval-shaped leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Craterispermum parvifolium is a tropical evergreen native to South America. It can be propagated from seed or by cuttings. Seeds should be sown in spring in a sunny spot in well-drained soil. Cuttings should be taken in spring or summer and planted in a well-drained soil mix. The cuttings should be kept moist and in a warm, humid environment until they have rooted.

Where to Find Craterispermum parvifolium

Craterispermum parvifolium is native to China and can be found in moist forests and woodlands.

Species in the Craterispermum genus

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

Bonaventure Sonké (b.1962): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Sonké' in the authors string.
Herman Taedoumg: Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Taedoumg' in the authors string.