Gonostegia parvifolia - Uses, Benefits & Common Names
Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Rosales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
parvifolia
ID:
707776
Status:
valid
Authors:
(Wight) Miq.
Source:
cmp
Year:
1869
Citation Micro:
Ann. Mus. Bot. Lugduno-Batavi 4: 303 (1869)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000707109
Common Names
- Gonostegia parvifolia
- Small-Leaved Milkweed
- Small-Leaved Milkweed Vine
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesDescription
Gonostegia parvifolia (also called Bird's Eye, among many other common names) is a perennial herbaceous plant native to the Caribbean region. It grows in dry, open, and disturbed habitats.
Uses & Benefits
Gonostegia parvifolia is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and is also used to make a tea that is believed to have medicinal properties.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
Gonostegia parvifolia has white flowers with yellow centers and small, black seeds. The seedlings are small and have two leaves.
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesCultivation and Propagation
Gonostegia parvifolia is a perennial plant native to the southeastern United States. It is easily propagated by division in spring or early summer. It prefers moist, well-drained soils and full sun to partial shade. It is drought tolerant and can tolerate some shade.
Where to Find Gonostegia parvifolia
Gonostegia parvifolia is native to India, Bangladesh, Myanmar, Thailand, Laos, Vietnam, and China. It is found in moist forests, thickets, and grasslands, at elevations of up to 1,500 m.
Gonostegia parvifolia FAQ
What is the scientific name of Gonostegia parvifolia?
Gonostegia parvifolia
What is the common name of Gonostegia parvifolia?
No common name
What is the natural habitat of Gonostegia parvifolia?
Gonostegia parvifolia is found in tropical and subtropical forests in Mexico, Central America, and South America
Species in the Gonostegia genus
Species in the Urticaceae family
Archiboehmeria atrata, Astrothalamus reticulatus, Australina flaccida, Australina pusilla, Australina pusilla, Boehmeria aspera, Boehmeria balslevii, Boehmeria beyeri, Boehmeria brevirostris, Boehmeria bullata, Boehmeria burgeriana, Boehmeria caudata, Boehmeria celtidifolia, Boehmeria clidemioides, Boehmeria conica, Boehmeria cylindrica, Boehmeria densiflora, Boehmeria depauperata, Boehmeria didymogyne, Boehmeria dura, Boehmeria egregia, Boehmeria excelsa, Boehmeria grandis, Boehmeria hamiltoniana, Boehmeria helferi, Boehmeria heterophylla, Boehmeria holosericea, Boehmeria japonica, Boehmeria kiusiana, Boehmeria kurzii, Boehmeria lanceolata, Boehmeria martii, Boehmeria multiflora, Boehmeria nakashimae, Boehmeria nivea, Boehmeria ourantha, Boehmeria pavonii, Boehmeria penduliflora, Boehmeria pilosiuscula, Boehmeria platanifolia, Boehmeria polystachya, Boehmeria radiata, Boehmeria ramiflora, Boehmeria repens, Boehmeria rugosissima, Boehmeria siamensis, Boehmeria sieboldiana, Boehmeria spicigera, Boehmeria splitgerbera, Boehmeria ternifolia,
References
Friedrich Anton Wilhelm Miquel (1811-1871): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Miq.' in the authors string.
POWO record for urn:lsid:ipni.org:names:854134-1: Based on the WCVP December 2022 data release.