Sclerolaena parviflora - Uses, Benefits & Care
Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Caryophyllales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
parviflora
ID:
1295989
Status:
valid
Authors:
(R.H.Anderson) A.J.Scott
Source:
tro
Year:
1978
Citation Micro:
Feddes Repert. 89: 114 (1978)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001295327
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesDescription
Sclerolaena parviflora (also called Parviflorous Sclerolaena, among many other common names) is a shrub native to Australia. It grows to a height of 0.5-1 meter and has yellow flowers with four petals. It prefers dry, sunny habitats such as rocky slopes and coastal cliffs.
Uses & Benefits
Sclerolaena parviflora is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a groundcover in rockeries. It is also used to stabilize slopes and to prevent soil erosion.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
The flower of Sclerolaena parviflora is small and white, with four petals. The seed is a small, black, oval-shaped seed. The seedling is a small, bright green plant with small, oval-shaped leaves.
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesCultivation and Propagation
Sclerolaena parviflora is a perennial shrub that can be propagated from seeds or cuttings. Seeds should be sown in spring or summer in a well-draining soil mix. Cuttings should be taken from semi-ripe wood in late summer or early autumn and planted in a well-draining soil mix. Both methods should be kept moist and in a warm, sunny location.
Where to Find Sclerolaena parviflora
Sclerolaena parviflora is found in the arid regions of Australia, including the Northern Territory, Western Australia, and South Australia.
Sclerolaena parviflora FAQ
What is the scientific name of Sclerolaena parviflora?
Sclerolaena parviflora
What is the family of Sclerolaena parviflora?
Chenopodiaceae
What is the common name of Sclerolaena parviflora?
Small-flowered Sclerolaena
Species in the Sclerolaena genus
Sclerolaena ramsayae, Sclerolaena drummondii, Sclerolaena eurotioides, Sclerolaena walkeri, Sclerolaena fimbriolata, Sclerolaena symoniana, Sclerolaena calcarata, Sclerolaena fusiformis, Sclerolaena anisacanthoides, Sclerolaena recurvicuspis, Sclerolaena microcarpa, Sclerolaena tetragona, Sclerolaena hostilis, Sclerolaena tetracuspis, Sclerolaena brevifolia, Sclerolaena patenticuspis, Sclerolaena obliquicuspis, Sclerolaena limbata, Sclerolaena uniflora, Sclerolaena diacantha, Sclerolaena holtiana, Sclerolaena burbidgeae, Sclerolaena crenata, Sclerolaena constricta, Sclerolaena parallelicuspis, Sclerolaena eriacantha, Sclerolaena tatei, Sclerolaena medicaginoides, Sclerolaena blakei, Sclerolaena divaricata, Sclerolaena cuneata, Sclerolaena glabra, Sclerolaena articulata, Sclerolaena intricata, Sclerolaena tubata, Sclerolaena tricuspis, Sclerolaena muricata, Sclerolaena deserticola, Sclerolaena birchii, Sclerolaena costata, Sclerolaena convexula, Sclerolaena ramulosa, Sclerolaena johnsonii, Sclerolaena cornishiana, Sclerolaena muelleri, Sclerolaena longicuspis, Sclerolaena tridens, Sclerolaena alata, Sclerolaena parviflora, Sclerolaena napiformis,
Species in the Amaranthaceae family
Achyranthes arborescens, Achyranthes aspera, Achyranthes bidentata, Achyranthes diandra, Achyranthes fasciculata, Achyranthes mangarevica, Achyranthes marchionica, Achyranthes margaretarum, Achyranthes mutica, Achyranthes splendens, Achyranthes talbotii, Achyranthes shahii, Achyropsis avicularis, Achyropsis filifolia, Achyropsis fruticulosa, Achyropsis gracilis, Achyropsis laniceps, Achyropsis leptostachya, Acroglochin obtusifolia, Acroglochin persicarioides, Aerva artemisioides, Aerva caudata, Aerva congesta, Aerva coriacea, Aerva edulis, Aerva glabrata, Aerva humbertii, Aerva javanica, Aerva lanata, Aerva leucura, Aerva madagassica, Aerva microphylla, Aerva monsonia, Aerva radicans, Aerva revoluta, Aerva sanguinolenta, Aerva timorensis, Aerva triangularifolia, Aerva villosa, Aerva wightii, Agathophora alopecuroides, Agriophyllum lateriflorum, Agriophyllum latifolium, Agriophyllum minus, Agriophyllum montasirii, Agriophyllum paletzkianum, Agriophyllum squarrosum, Allenrolfea occidentalis, Allenrolfea patagonica, Allenrolfea vaginata,
References
The Plant List v1.1 record tro-7202200: Based on the initial data import
Andrew John Scott (b.1950): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'A.J.Scott' in the authors string.
Robert Henry Anderson (1899-1969): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'R.H.Anderson' in the authors string.