Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Asterales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
parviflora
ID:
27464

Status:
valid

Authors:
C.E.Anderson

Source:
gcc

Year:
1971

Citation Micro:
Brittonia 23: 351 (1971)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000026793

Common Names

  • Trixis parviflora
  • Trixis
  • Parviflora

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Description

Trixis parviflora (also called Smallflower Trixis, among many other common names) is an evergreen shrub that is native to the Caribbean. It has small white flowers with a diameter of 1-2 cm and a basal rosette of leaves. It grows in dry forests, scrublands, and rocky areas.

Uses & Benefits

Trixis parviflora is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a food source for bees and other pollinators. It is also used in traditional medicine for its anti-inflammatory and antispasmodic properties.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Trixis parviflora is white and has a diameter of up to 2 cm. The seeds are small, dark brown and have a diameter of 1-2 mm. The seedlings are small and have a rosette-like shape.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Trixis parviflora is a perennial plant that can be propagated by seed or division. It prefers full sun and moist, well-drained soil. It is drought tolerant once established. To propagate by seed, sow in the fall or early spring. To propagate by division, divide the clumps in early spring.

Where to Find Trixis parviflora

Trixis parviflora is native to South America and can be found in dry and disturbed areas, such as roadsides, fields, and pastures.

Trixis parviflora FAQ

What is the scientific name of Trixis parviflora?

Trixis parviflora

What is the common name of Trixis parviflora?

Smallflower Trixis

What is the natural habitat of Trixis parviflora?

Open grassland, meadows, and disturbed areas

Species in the Trixis genus

Trixis hassleri, Trixis pallida, Trixis megalophylla, Trixis calcicola, Trixis inula, Trixis silvatica, Trixis pringlei, Trixis mexicana, Trixis cacalioides, Trixis parviflora, Trixis lessingii, Trixis anomala, Trixis verbascifolia, Trixis grandibracteata, Trixis pterocaulis, Trixis chiapensis, Trixis californica, Trixis ophiorhiza, Trixis villosa, Trixis verbascifolia, Trixis glutinosa, Trixis proustioides, Trixis michuacana, Trixis aggregata, Trixis calycina, Trixis glaziovii, Trixis sagasteguii, Trixis haenkei, Trixis thyrsoidea, Trixis nobilis, Trixis nelsonii, Trixis praestans, Trixis alata, Trixis grisebachii, Trixis longifolia, Trixis matisiana, Trixis hintoniorum, Trixis pruskii, Trixis peruviana, Trixis angustifolia, Trixis churinensis, Trixis divaricata, Trixis spicata, Trixis vauthieri, Trixis hyposericea, Trixis forzzae, Trixis jaliscana,

Species in the Asteraceae family

Aaronsohnia pubescens, Aaronsohnia factorovskyi, Abrotanella filiformis, Abrotanella rostrata, Abrotanella linearis, Abrotanella trilobata, Abrotanella muscosa, Abrotanella inconspicua, Abrotanella trichoachaenia, Abrotanella caespitosa, Abrotanella nivigena, Abrotanella pusilla, Abrotanella linearifolia, Abrotanella papuana, Abrotanella rosulata, Abrotanella emarginata, Abrotanella fertilis, Abrotanella spathulata, Abrotanella purpurea, Abrotanella patearoa, Abrotanella submarginata, Abrotanella diemii, Abrotanella scapigera, Abrotanella forsterioides, Acamptopappus shockleyi, Acamptopappus sphaerocephalus, Acanthocephalus benthamianus, Acanthocephalus amplexifolius, Acanthocladium dockeri, Acanthodesmos distichus, Acanthodesmos gibarensis, Acanthospermum humile, Acanthospermum consobrinum, Acanthospermum glabratum, Acanthospermum microcarpum, Acanthospermum hispidum, Acanthospermum australe, Acanthospermum lecocarpoides, Acanthostyles buniifolius, Acanthostyles saucechicoensis, Achillea buiana, Achillea conrathii, Achillea cucullata, Achillea styriaca, Achillea clavennae, Achillea cappadocica, Achillea huber-morathii, Achillea ptarmicoides, Achillea sieheana, Achillea barrelieri,

References

The Plant List v1.1 record gcc-125893: Based on the initial data import
Christiane Eva Anderson (b.1944): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'C.E.Anderson' in the authors string.