Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Malvales
Genus:
Species:
parviflora
ID:
1224394

Status:
valid

Authors:
Hook.f.

Source:
tro

Year:
1861

Citation Micro:
J. Proc. Linn. Soc., Bot. 6: 20 (1861)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001223732

Common Names

  • Peddiea parviflora
  • Small-flowered Peddiea
  • Parviflora Peddiea

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Description

Peddiea parviflora (also called Peddiea, among many other common names) is a shrubby evergreen native to South Africa. It has leathery leaves and produces small white flowers. It grows in dry, rocky areas and scrublands.

Uses & Benefits

Peddiea parviflora is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a hedge.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flowers of Peddiea parviflora are small, white and bell-shaped. The seeds are small, round and black. The seedlings are thin and have a single pair of cotyledons.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Peddiea parviflora is a perennial shrub that prefers full sun and well-drained soil. Propagation is best done through stem cuttings, which should be taken in late spring or early summer. The cuttings should be planted in moist soil and kept in a warm, humid environment until they have rooted.

Where to Find Peddiea parviflora

Peddiea parviflora is native to India and can be found in the Western Ghats.

Species in the Thymelaeaceae family

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