Status:
valid
Authors:
L.S.Sm.
Source:
cmp
Year:
1956
Citation Micro:
Proc. Roy. Soc. Queensland 67: 30 (1956)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000641580
Common Names
- Denhamia parvifolia
- Parvifolia Denhamia
- Parvifolia Denhamia
Description
Denhamia parvifolia (also called 'Small-leaved Denhamia', among many other common names) is a small evergreen tree or shrub that is native to tropical Africa. It has dark green, glossy leaves and small white flowers. It grows in moist forests, woodlands, and along rivers.
Uses & Benefits
Denhamia parvifolia is used as a medicinal plant for treating fever, inflammation, and other ailments. It is also used as an ornamental plant in gardens and parks.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
Denhamia parvifolia has small, white or pink flowers that have a strong, sweet scent. The seed is a small, black, round seed. The seedlings are small and have a single, oval-shaped leaf.
Cultivation and Propagation
Denhamia parvifolia can be propagated by seed or cuttings. Seeds should be sown in a well-drained soil mix in spring or summer and kept moist. Cuttings should be taken in spring or summer and rooted in a well-drained soil mix.
Where to Find Denhamia parvifolia
Denhamia parvifolia can be found in tropical and subtropical regions of South America, including Colombia, Venezuela, and Peru.
Denhamia parvifolia FAQ
What is the scientific name of Denhamia parvifolia?
Denhamia parvifolia
What is the family of Denhamia parvifolia?
Loranthaceae
What is the common name of Denhamia parvifolia?
Small-leaved mistletoe
Species in the Denhamia genus
Denhamia celastroides,
Denhamia moorei,
Denhamia obscura,
Denhamia oleaster,
Denhamia parvifolia,
Denhamia pittosporoides,
Denhamia viridissima,
Denhamia bilocularis,
Denhamia cunninghamii,
Denhamia cupularis,
Denhamia disperma,
Denhamia fasciculiflora,
Denhamia fournieri,
Denhamia silvestris,
Denhamia muelleri,
Denhamia peninsularis,
Denhamia megacarpa,
Species in the Celastraceae family
Acanthothamnus aphyllus,
Allocassine laurifolia,
Anthodon decussatus,
Anthodon panamense,
Apatophyllum constablei,
Apatophyllum flavovirens,
Apatophyllum macgillivrayi,
Apatophyllum olsenii,
Apatophyllum teretifolium,
Apodostigma pallens,
Arnicratea cambodiana,
Arnicratea ferruginea,
Bequaertia mucronata,
Brassiantha pentamera,
Brassiantha hedraiantheroides,
Brexia alaticarpa,
Brexia australis,
Brexia madagascariensis,
Brexia marioniae,
Brexiella cymosa,
Brexiella ilicifolia,
Campylostemon angolense,
Campylostemon bequaertii,
Campylostemon danckelmannianus,
Campylostemon laurentii,
Campylostemon lindequistianus,
Campylostemon mitophorus,
Campylostemon warneckeanum,
Canotia holacantha,
Canotia wendtii,
Cassine albens,
Cassine balae,
Cassine burkeana,
Cassine congylos,
Cassine grossa,
Cassine kedarnathii,
Cassine koordersii,
Cassine megaphylla,
Cassine micrantha,
Cassine obiensis,
Cassine parvifolia,
Cassine peragua,
Cassine kamurensis,
Catha edulis,
Celastrus aculeatus,
Celastrus angulata,
Celastrus australis,
Celastrus caseariifolius,
Celastrus cuneatus,
Celastrus flagellaris,