Status:
valid
Authors:
(F.Gérard) H.Perrier
Source:
iplants
Year:
1925
Citation Micro:
Bull. Soc. Bot. France 72: 307 (1925)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000628461
Common Names
- Schizolaena parviflora
- Parviflora Schizolaena
- Schizolaena Parviflora
Synonyms
- Rhodolaena parviflora Gerard [valid]
Description
Schizolaena parviflora (also called Small-flowered Schizolaena, among many other common names) is a small evergreen tree, native to Australia and New Zealand. It has a rounded crown and grows up to 10 m tall. Its leaves are glossy green, lanceolate to ovate and up to 10 cm long. It grows in moist and dry forests, in open woodlands and in coastal areas.
Uses & Benefits
Schizolaena parviflora is used in traditional medicine to treat fever, malaria, and other ailments. It is also used as a dye for fabrics and as a food preservative.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
The flower of Schizolaena parviflora is a small, white, bell-shaped flower. The seed is a small, dark brown, oval-shaped seed. The seedlings are small, dark green, and have a conical shape.
Cultivation and Propagation
Schizolaena parviflora is a fast-growing, evergreen shrub that can reach up to 2 m in height. It is propagated by cuttings, which should be taken from mature, healthy plants. The cuttings should be planted in a well-draining soil mix and kept moist until they have rooted. Once established, Schizolaena parviflora is drought tolerant and can tolerate a wide range of soil types.
Where to Find Schizolaena parviflora
Schizolaena parviflora is native to Madagascar.
Schizolaena parviflora FAQ
What is the scientific name of Schizolaena parviflora?
Schizolaena parviflora
What are the common names of Schizolaena parviflora?
Small-flowered
What is the natural habitat of Schizolaena parviflora?
Tropical forests
Species in the Schizolaena genus
Schizolaena capuronii,
Schizolaena cauliflora,
Schizolaena cavacoana,
Schizolaena charlotteae,
Schizolaena elongata,
Schizolaena exinvolucrata,
Schizolaena gereaui,
Schizolaena hystrix,
Schizolaena isaloensis,
Schizolaena manomboensis,
Schizolaena masoalensis,
Schizolaena microphylla,
Schizolaena milleri,
Schizolaena noronhae,
Schizolaena parviflora,
Schizolaena parvipetala,
Schizolaena pectinata,
Schizolaena raymondii,
Schizolaena rosea,
Schizolaena tampoketsana,
Schizolaena turkii,
Schizolaena viscosa,
Species in the Sarcolaenaceae family
Eremolaena darainensis,
Eremolaena humblotiana,
Eremolaena rotundifolia,
Leptolaena abrahamii,
Leptolaena arenaria,
Leptolaena cuspidata,
Leptolaena delphinensis,
Leptolaena gautieri,
Leptolaena masoalensis,
Leptolaena multiflora,
Leptolaena pauciflora,
Leptolaena raymondii,
Mediusella bernieri,
Pentachlaena betamponensis,
Pentachlaena latifolia,
Pentachlaena orientalis,
Pentachlaena vestita,
Perrierodendron boinense,
Perrierodendron capuronii,
Perrierodendron occidentale,
Perrierodendron quartzitorum,
Perrierodendron rodoense,
Rhodolaena acutifolia,
Rhodolaena altivola,
Rhodolaena bakeriana,
Rhodolaena coriacea,
Rhodolaena humblotii,
Rhodolaena leroyana,
Rhodolaena macrocarpa,
Sarcolaena codonochlamys,
Sarcolaena delphinensis,
Sarcolaena eriophora,
Sarcolaena grandiflora,
Sarcolaena humbertiana,
Sarcolaena isaloensis,
Sarcolaena multiflora,
Sarcolaena oblongifolia,
Schizolaena capuronii,
Schizolaena cauliflora,
Schizolaena cavacoana,
Schizolaena charlotteae,
Schizolaena elongata,
Schizolaena exinvolucrata,
Schizolaena gereaui,
Schizolaena hystrix,
Schizolaena isaloensis,
Schizolaena manomboensis,
Schizolaena masoalensis,
Schizolaena microphylla,
Schizolaena milleri,