Status:
valid
Authors:
K.Schum. ex Wernham
Source:
wcs
Year:
1914
Citation Micro:
Monogr. Sabicea : 57 (1914)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000299500
Common Names
- Parviflora Sabicea
- Sabicea parviflora
- Parviflora Sabicea
Description
Sabicea parviflora (also called Small-flowered Sabicea, among many other common names) is a species of flowering plant in the family Rubiaceae. It is native to Central America and South America. It is found in tropical and subtropical moist lowland forests, tropical and subtropical moist montane forests, and heavily degraded former forest.
Uses & Benefits
Sabicea parviflora is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and parks. It is also used for erosion control and as a windbreak.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
Sabicea parviflora has white flowers with yellow centers and dark green, oval-shaped leaves. The seeds are small and black, and the seedlings are small and spindly.
Cultivation and Propagation
Sabicea parviflora is a shrub that can be propagated from seed or cuttings. It prefers full sun and well-drained soil. It is drought tolerant and can tolerate light frost. It should be watered regularly during the first year of growth and then only during periods of extended drought.
Where to Find Sabicea parviflora
Sabicea parviflora is native to the Caribbean and can be found in tropical and subtropical regions of Central and South America.
Sabicea parviflora FAQ
What is the scientific name of Sabicea parviflora?
Sabicea parviflora
What is the common name of Sabicea parviflora?
Small-flowered Sabicea
What is the natural habitat of Sabicea parviflora?
Sabicea parviflora is found in wet forests, along rivers and in disturbed areas in Central and South America.
Species in the Sabicea genus
Sabicea acuminata,
Sabicea amazonensis,
Sabicea amomi,
Sabicea angustifolia,
Sabicea arborea,
Sabicea aristeguietae,
Sabicea aspera,
Sabicea asperula,
Sabicea bariensis,
Sabicea batesii,
Sabicea bequaertii,
Sabicea bigerrica,
Sabicea boliviensis,
Sabicea brachiata,
Sabicea brachycalyx,
Sabicea bracteolata,
Sabicea brasiliensis,
Sabicea brevipes,
Sabicea burchellii,
Sabicea calophylla,
Sabicea calycina,
Sabicea cameroonensis,
Sabicea caminata,
Sabicea camporum,
Sabicea cana,
Sabicea capitellata,
Sabicea carbunica,
Sabicea cauliflora,
Sabicea cinerea,
Sabicea composita,
Sabicea congensis,
Sabicea cordata,
Sabicea cruciata,
Sabicea cuneata,
Sabicea dewevrei,
Sabicea dewildemaniana,
Sabicea dinklagei,
Sabicea discolor,
Sabicea diversifolia,
Sabicea dubia,
Sabicea duparquetiana,
Sabicea entebbensis,
Sabicea erecta,
Sabicea exellii,
Sabicea ferruginea,
Sabicea flagenioides,
Sabicea floribunda,
Sabicea fulva,
Sabicea fulvovenosa,
Sabicea gabonica,
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,