Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Malvales
Species:
parviflora
ID:
1143108

Status:
valid

Authors:
Bartl. ex Meisn.

Source:
tro

Year:
1841

Citation Micro:
Linnaea 14: 467 (1841)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001142446

Common Names

  • Struthiola Parviflora
  • Small-Flowered Star of Bethlehem
  • Small-Flowered Starflower

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Description

Struthiola parviflora (also called Small-flowered Struthiola, among many other common names) is a small, perennial shrub native to South Africa. It has small, white flowers with 6 petals and grows in dry, sandy areas.

Uses & Benefits

Struthiola parviflora is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a groundcover. It is also used to stabilize soil and reduce erosion.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Struthiola parviflora has small, white flowers with yellow centres. Its seeds are small and black and its seedlings have thin, green leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Cultivation and propagation of Struthiola parviflora can be done by seed or cuttings. Seeds should be sown in spring or autumn in a well-drained soil. Cuttings should be taken in spring or summer and placed in a moist, well-drained soil. The plants should be kept in a sunny position and watered regularly.

Where to Find Struthiola parviflora

Struthiola parviflora is native to the Canary Islands.

Species in the Thymelaeaceae family

Aetoxylon sympetalum, Amyxa pluricornis, Aquilaria apiculata, Aquilaria baillonii, Aquilaria banaense, Aquilaria beccariana, Aquilaria brachyantha, Aquilaria citrinicarpa, Aquilaria crassna, Aquilaria cumingiana, Aquilaria decemcostata, Aquilaria filaria, Aquilaria hirta, Aquilaria khasiana, Aquilaria microcarpa, Aquilaria parvifolia, Aquilaria rostrata, Aquilaria rugosa, Aquilaria sinensis, Aquilaria subintegra, Aquilaria urdanetensis, Aquilaria yunnanensis, Aquilaria malaccensis, Aquilaria banaensis, Arnhemia cryptantha, Atemnosiphon coriaceus, Craterosiphon beniensis, Craterosiphon devredii, Craterosiphon louisii, Craterosiphon micranthum, Craterosiphon montanus, Craterosiphon pseudoscandens, Craterosiphon quarrei, Craterosiphon scandens, Craterosiphon schmitzii, Craterosiphon soyauxii, Craterosiphon beniense, Dais cotinifolia, Dais glaucescens, Daphne wolongensis, Daphne hekouensis, Daphne acutiloba, Daphne alpina, Daphne altaica, Daphne arbuscula, Daphne arisanensis, Daphne aurantiaca, Daphne axillaris, Daphne bholua, Daphne blagayana,

References

The Plant List v1.1 record tro-32000349: Based on the initial data import
Friedrich Gottlieb Bartling (1798-1875): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Bartl.' in the authors string.
Carl Meissner (1800-1874): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Meisn.' in the authors string.