Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Gentianales
Family:
Species:
parviflora
ID:
265079

Status:
valid

Authors:
(Stapf ex Verdc.) Verdc.

Source:
wcs

Year:
1953

Citation Micro:
Kew Bull. 8: 439 (1953)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000264411

Common Names

  • Paraknoxia parviflora
  • Parviflora Paraknoxia
  • Parviflora's Paraknoxia

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Synonyms

  • Paraknoxia ruziziensis Bremek. [valid]
  • Pentanisia parviflora Stapf ex Verdc. [valid]
  • Paraknoxia parviflora (Stapf ex Verdc.) Verdc. [deprecated]

Description

Paraknoxia parviflora (also called 'Small-Flowered Paraknoxia', among many other common names) is a species of flowering plant in the Arecaceae family. It is native to Central and South America. It grows in dry, rocky habitats.

Uses & Benefits

Paraknoxia parviflora is used as a source of timber for furniture and construction. It is also used as an ornamental plant in gardens.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Paraknoxia parviflora is white or yellow in color and has five petals. The seed is a small, round, dark brown nutlet. The seedlings have a single, oval-shaped leaf.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Paraknoxia parviflora is an evergreen shrub native to China. It prefers full sun and moist, well-drained soil. It is drought tolerant once established. Propagate by seed or cuttings in spring or summer.

Where to Find Paraknoxia parviflora

Paraknoxia parviflora is native to Brazil and can be found in the states of Minas Gerais and Espírito Santo.

Paraknoxia parviflora FAQ

What is the scientific name of Paraknoxia parviflora?

Paraknoxia parviflora

What is the common name of Paraknoxia parviflora?

Small-flowered paraknoxia

What type of plant is Paraknoxia parviflora?

Herb

Species in the Paraknoxia 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

The Plant List v1.1 record kew-147503: Based on the initial data import
Otto Stapf (1857-1933): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Stapf' in the authors string.
Bernard Verdcourt (1925-2011): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Verdc.' in the authors string.