Status:
valid
Authors:
(Kunth) Choisy
Source:
cmp
Year:
1849
Citation Micro:
Prodr. 13(2): 439 (1849)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000614724
Common Names
- Colignonia parviflora
- Small-flowered Yellow-eyed Grass
- Xyris parviflora
Synonyms
- Colignonia parviflora parviflora [unknown]
- Tricratus parviflorus Spreng. [unknown]
Description
Colignonia parviflora (also called Small-flowered Colignonia, among many other common names) is a small evergreen shrub that grows up to 2 m in height. It is native to tropical regions of South America and is found in wet grasslands and open woodlands.
Uses & Benefits
Colignonia parviflora is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a groundcover. It is also used in traditional medicine for treating skin ailments and respiratory problems.
Cultivars, Varieties & Sub-species
Colignonia parviflora var. acutifolia (Heimerl) J.E.Bohlin
Colignonia parviflora sub. biumbellata (Ball) J.E.Bohlin
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
The flower of Colignonia parviflora is a small, yellow, star-shaped flower. The seed is a small, round, brown seed. The seedlings are small, round, and green.
Cultivation and Propagation
Colignonia parviflora can be propagated by seed, cuttings, or division. Seeds should be sown in a well-draining soil mix and kept warm and moist until germination. Cuttings should be taken from mature plants and rooted in a well-draining soil mix. Divisions can be taken from mature plants and planted in a well-draining soil mix.
Where to Find Colignonia parviflora
Colignonia parviflora is native to South America and can be found in the tropical forests of the region.
Colignonia parviflora FAQ
What is the scientific name of Colignonia parviflora?
Colignonia parviflora
What is the family of Colignonia parviflora?
Marantaceae
Where is Colignonia parviflora native to?
Brazil
Species in the Colignonia genus
Species in the Nyctaginaceae family
Abronia alba,
Abronia alpina,
Abronia ameliae,
Abronia ammophila,
Abronia angustifolia,
Abronia argillosa,
Abronia bigelovii,
Abronia bolackii,
Abronia carnea,
Abronia crux-maltae,
Abronia elliptica,
Abronia fragrans,
Abronia gracilis,
Abronia latifolia,
Abronia macrocarpa,
Abronia maritima,
Abronia mellifera,
Abronia micrantha,
Abronia minor,
Abronia nana,
Abronia nealleyi,
Abronia parviflora,
Abronia pogonantha,
Abronia turbinata,
Abronia umbellata,
Abronia villosa,
Abronia insularis,
Abronia neurophylla,
Abronia platyphylla,
Abronia variabilis,
Acleisanthes acutifolia,
Acleisanthes angustifolia,
Acleisanthes anisophylla,
Acleisanthes chenopodioides,
Acleisanthes crassifolia,
Acleisanthes diffusa,
Acleisanthes lanceolata,
Acleisanthes longiflora,
Acleisanthes nana,
Acleisanthes nevadensis,
Acleisanthes obtusa,
Acleisanthes palmeri,
Acleisanthes parvifolia,
Acleisanthes purpusiana,
Acleisanthes somalensis,
Acleisanthes undulata,
Acleisanthes wrightii,
Allionia choisyi,
Allionia incarnata,
Allionia viscida,