Praravinia parviflora - Uses, Benefits & Common Names
Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Gentianales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
parviflora
ID:
282940
Status:
valid
Authors:
Bremek.
Source:
wcs
Year:
1940
Citation Micro:
Recueil Trav. Bot. Néerl. 37: 266 (1940)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000282272
Common Names
- Parviflora Praravinia
- Parviflora Star Apple
- Parviflora Abiu
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesDescription
Praravinia parviflora (also called Small-flowered Praravinia, among many other common names) is a tropical tree native to Southeast Asia. It is a medium-sized tree, growing up to 10 meters in height, with a thick, dark gray trunk and large, glossy, dark green leaves. It is found in tropical and subtropical forests, as well as in disturbed habitats.
Uses & Benefits
Praravinia parviflora has been used as an ornamental plant, as a source of timber, and as a medicinal plant for treating various ailments.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
The flower of Praravinia parviflora is a small, white to pale yellow, fragrant flower with a yellow center. The seed is a small, black, shiny seed. The seedlings are small, dark green, and have a single pair of leaves.
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesCultivation and Propagation
Praravinia parviflora can be propagated by seed or cuttings. Seeds should be sown in a well-draining seed starting mix and kept moist but not wet. Cuttings should be taken from healthy, mature stems and placed in a moist, well-draining potting mix. Both methods should be kept in a warm, bright location and watered regularly.
Where to Find Praravinia parviflora
Praravinia parviflora is native to the Philippines and can be found in the provinces of Negros Occidental and Negros Oriental.
Praravinia parviflora FAQ
What is the scientific name of Praravinia parviflora?
Praravinia parviflora
What are the common names of Praravinia parviflora?
None
What is the natural habitat of Praravinia parviflora?
Tropical and subtropical forests
Species in the Praravinia genus
Praravinia acuminata, Praravinia affinis, Praravinia borneensis, Praravinia bullata, Praravinia cauliflora, Praravinia celebica, Praravinia chalcotricha, Praravinia coriacea, Praravinia creaghii, Praravinia densiflora, Praravinia everettii, Praravinia glabra, Praravinia gracilis, Praravinia hallierii, Praravinia havilandii, Praravinia hexamera, Praravinia loconensis, Praravinia loheri, Praravinia longistipula, Praravinia lucbanensis, Praravinia megistocalyx, Praravinia microphylla, Praravinia mimica, Praravinia minahassae, Praravinia mindanaensis, Praravinia mollis, Praravinia montana, Praravinia multinervia, Praravinia negrosensis, Praravinia neriifolia, Praravinia panayensis, Praravinia parviflora, Praravinia polymera, Praravinia pubescens, Praravinia quadribracteolata, Praravinia robusta, Praravinia sablanensis, Praravinia salicifolia, Praravinia sarawacensis, Praravinia sericotricha, Praravinia stenophylla, Praravinia suberosa, Praravinia subtomentosa, Praravinia teysmannii, Praravinia triflora, Praravinia urophylloides, Praravinia verruculosa, Praravinia viridescens, Praravinia longicalyx, Praravinia nitida,
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-164613: Based on the initial data import
Cornelis Eliza Bertus Bremekamp (1888-1984): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Bremek.' in the authors string.