Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Ericales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
parvifolia
ID:
685262

Status:
valid

Authors:
A.C.Sm. & S.P.Darwin

Source:
wcs

Year:
1975

Citation Micro:
Brittonia 27: 170 (1975)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000684595

Common Names

  • Burckella parvifolia
  • Small-Leaved Burckella
  • Parvifolious Burckella

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Description

Burckella parvifolia (also called Small-leaved Burckella, among many other common names) is a species of flowering plant in the family Asparagaceae. It is native to the Caucasus and Turkey. It grows in rocky places and scrubland.

Uses & Benefits

Burckella parvifolia is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and parks. It is also used as a medicinal plant to treat various ailments such as fever, cold, and cough.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Burckella parvifolia has small, white, star-shaped flowers with yellow centers. The seeds are small, black and round. The seedlings are small, with two cotyledons and a single stem.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Burckella parvifolia is a perennial herb that can be propagated by seed or division. It prefers full sun and well-drained soil. Water regularly during the growing season and fertilize with a balanced fertilizer. Prune in late winter to encourage new growth.

Where to Find Burckella parvifolia

Burckella parvifolia can be found in the Andes of Peru and Bolivia.

Burckella parvifolia FAQ

What is the scientific name of Burckella parvifolia?

Burckella parvifolia

What is the common name of Burckella parvifolia?

Small-leaved Burckella

What is the natural habitat of Burckella parvifolia?

It is native to the Mediterranean region and is found in dry grasslands, scrub, and rocky slopes

Species in the Sapotaceae family

Afrosersalisia rwandensis, Amorphospermum antilogum, Argania spinosa, Aubregrinia taiensis, Aulandra beccarii, Aulandra cauliflora, Aulandra longifolia, Autranella congolensis, Baillonella toxisperma, Beccariella balansana, Beccariella crebrifolia, Beccariella lasiantha, Beccariella novocaledonica, Beccariella xerocarpa, Beccariella brownlessiana, Boerlagella spectabilis, Breviea sericea, Burckella banikiensis, Burckella erythrophylla, Burckella fijiensis, Burckella hillii, Burckella macropoda, Burckella magusum, Burckella obovata, Burckella parvifolia, Burckella polymera, Burckella poolei, Burckella richii, Burckella sorei, Burckella thurstonii, Capurodendron androyense, Capurodendron ankaranense, Capurodendron antongiliense, Capurodendron apollonioides, Capurodendron bakeri, Capurodendron costatum, Capurodendron delphinense, Capurodendron gracilifolium, Capurodendron greveanum, Capurodendron ludiifolium, Capurodendron madagascariense, Capurodendron mandrarense, Capurodendron microphyllum, Capurodendron nodosum, Capurodendron perrieri, Capurodendron pervillei, Capurodendron pseudoterminalia, Capurodendron rubrocostatum, Capurodendron rufescens, Capurodendron sakalavum,

References

The Plant List v1.1 record kew-28065: Based on the initial data import
Albert Charles Smith (1906-1999): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'A.C.Sm.' in the authors string.
Steven P. Darwin (b.1949): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'S.P.Darwin' in the authors string.