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
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.
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
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