Hypobathrum parviflorum - Uses, Benefits & Common Names
Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Gentianales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
parviflorum
ID:
217017
Status:
valid
Authors:
Miq.
Source:
wcs
Year:
1857
Citation Micro:
Fl. Ned. Ind. 2: 236 (1857)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000216346
Common Names
- Hypobathrum parviflorum
- Small-Flowered Bath Orchid
- Small-Flowered Bath
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesDescription
Hypobathrum parviflorum (also called Small-Flowered Hypobathrum, among many other common names) is an evergreen shrub native to Western Australia. It has an upright habit and grows to a height of 1-2m. Its foliage is a deep green colour and its flowers are white or cream. It is found in heathland and dry sclerophyll forests.
Uses & Benefits
Hypobathrum parviflorum is used in traditional medicine for treating fever, headaches, and malaria. It is also used as a source of food, timber, and fuel.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
The flowers of Hypobathrum parviflorum are white to pale pink and have five petals. The seeds are small and black, and the seedlings are small and green.
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Hypobathrum parviflorum can be propagated by seeds or by division of the rhizomes. Seeds should be sown in spring in a well-drained soil mix and kept moist. Division of rhizomes should be done in spring or early summer. The plant should be divided into small clumps and planted in a well-drained soil mix.
Where to Find Hypobathrum parviflorum
Hypobathrum parviflorum is found in tropical Africa, from Senegal to Ethiopia and south to Angola.
Hypobathrum parviflorum FAQ
What are the common names of Hypobathrum parviflorum?
None
Where is Hypobathrum parviflorum native to?
Madagascar
What is the growth rate of Hypobathrum parviflorum?
Slow
Species in the Hypobathrum genus
Hypobathrum brevipes, Hypobathrum frutescens, Hypobathrum hoaense, Hypobathrum longifolium, Hypobathrum microcarpum, Hypobathrum parviflorum, Hypobathrum racemosum, Hypobathrum salicinum, Hypobathrum venulosum, Hypobathrum bangueyense, Hypobathrum caudifolium, Hypobathrum collinum, Hypobathrum coniferum, Hypobathrum coniocarpum, Hypobathrum ellipticifolium, Hypobathrum glaberrimum, Hypobathrum glabrum, Hypobathrum gracile, Hypobathrum hirtum, Hypobathrum lancifolium, Hypobathrum lithophilum, Hypobathrum palustre, Hypobathrum rheophyticum, Hypobathrum riparium, Hypobathrum rufidulum, Hypobathrum sampitense, Hypobathrum subulatum, Hypobathrum purpuricarpum,
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-101473: Based on the initial data import
Friedrich Anton Wilhelm Miquel (1811-1871): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Miq.' in the authors string.