Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Brassicales
Genus:
Species:
parviflora
ID:
433024

Status:
valid

Authors:
(Delile) Webb

Source:
cmp

Year:
1854

Citation Micro:
Fragm. Fl. Aethiop.-Aegypt. 14 1854

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000432356

Common Names

  • Savignya Parviflora
  • Parviflora Savignya
  • Savignya

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Synonyms

  • Lunaria parviflora Delile [unknown]
  • Savignya aegyptiaca DC. [unknown]
  • Farsetia parviflora Spreng. [unknown]
  • Savignya parviflora exigua O.E.Schulz [unknown]
  • Savignya aegyptiaca oblonga Boiss. [unknown]
  • Savignya parviflora parviflora [unknown]
  • Savignya parviflora aegyptiaca (DC.) Maire [unknown]
  • Savignya parviflora oblonga (Boiss.) O.E.Schulz [unknown]

Description

Savignya parviflora (also called Small-flowered Savignya, among many other common names) is an evergreen shrub native to the Arabian Peninsula. It grows in dry areas, such as rocky slopes and scrublands. It has a rosette of leaves and small white flowers.

Uses & Benefits

Savignya parviflora is a popular ornamental plant, used in gardens and as a houseplant. It is known for its bright yellow flowers and its ability to attract butterflies and other pollinators.

Cultivars, Varieties & Sub-species

Savignya parviflora sub. longistyla (Boiss. & Reut.) Maire
Savignya parviflora sub. globosa Jafri

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Flower of Savignya parviflora is yellow with a red center, the seed is a small, round, black seed and the seedlings are small, oval-shaped and dark green in color.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Savignya parviflora is a small, evergreen shrub that can be propagated by seed or cuttings. It prefers a well-drained soil in a sunny position. It is drought tolerant and can tolerate light frost. It can be pruned to shape and can be grown in containers.

Where to Find Savignya parviflora

Savignya parviflora can be found in tropical rainforests of Southeast Asia.

Savignya parviflora FAQ

What is the scientific name of Savignya parviflora?

Savignya parviflora

What type of plant is Savignya parviflora?

Herbaceous perennial

What is the natural habitat of Savignya parviflora?

Woodlands and meadows

Species in the Savignya genus

Species in the Brassicaceae family

Abdra brachycarpa, Abdra aprica, Acuston perenne, Aethionema rhodopaeum, Aethionema alanyae, Aethionema arabicum, Aethionema armenum, Aethionema capitatum, Aethionema carlsbergii, Aethionema carneum, Aethionema cephalanthum, Aethionema cordatum, Aethionema coridifolium, Aethionema demirizii, Aethionema diastrophis, Aethionema dumanii, Aethionema edentulum, Aethionema eunomioides, Aethionema fimbriatum, Aethionema froedinii, Aethionema gileadense, Aethionema glaucinum, Aethionema grandiflorum, Aethionema heterocarpum, Aethionema heterophyllum, Aethionema huber-morathii, Aethionema karamanicum, Aethionema lepidioides, Aethionema levandowskyi, Aethionema lycium, Aethionema marashicum, Aethionema membranaceum, Aethionema munzurense, Aethionema orbiculatum, Aethionema papillosum, Aethionema retsina, Aethionema saxatile, Aethionema schistosum, Aethionema semnanensis, Aethionema speciosum, Aethionema spicatum, Aethionema stylosum, Aethionema subulatum, Aethionema syriacum, Aethionema thesiifolium, Aethionema thomasianum, Aethionema transhyrcanum, Aethionema turcicum, Aethionema umbellatum, Aethionema virgatum,

References

Alire Raffeneau Delile (1778-1850): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Delile' in the authors string.
Philip Barker Webb (1793-1854): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Webb' in the authors string.
POWO record for urn:lsid:ipni.org:names:288834-1: Based on the initial data import