Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Malvales
Species:
parviflora
ID:
629129

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

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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.

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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 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,