Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Caryophyllales
Species:
parviflora
ID:
615392

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

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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.

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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 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,

References

The Plant List v1.1 record kew-2730898: Based on the initial data import
Carl Sigismund Kunth (1788-1850): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Kunth' in the authors string.
Jacques Denys Choisy (1799-1859): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Choisy' in the authors string.