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Baphiopsis parviflora Plant Care
Baphiopsis parviflora Benth. ex Baker
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Baphiopsis parviflora is an African species of flowering plants in the legume family, Fabaceae. It belongs to the subfamily Faboideae. It is the only member of the genus Baphiopsis. It was traditionally assigned to the tribe Swartzieae; however, recent molecular phylogenetic analyses reassigned Baphiopsis parviflora into the Baphieae tribe.
Bright indirect light
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How do you care for Baphiopsis parviflora?
Plant Baphiopsis parviflora in bright indirect light.
What Is the Baphiopsis parviflora?
Baphiopsis parviflora (Baphiopsis parviflora) belongs to the Fabaceae family within the Baphiopsis genus.
Baphiopsis parviflora displays a low rosette, spreading growth habit, reaching up to tall with a spread of approximately . Baphiopsis parviflora produces small clusters of yellow pea-like flowers.
What Light Does the Baphiopsis parviflora Need?
Baphiopsis parviflora thrives in bright indirect light. Avoid placing Baphiopsis parviflora in direct, harsh sunlight for extended periods, as this can scorch the foliage.
Light Requirement
Bright indirect light
What Soil Mix Works Best for a Baphiopsis parviflora?
Well-draining loamy soil mix with added organic matter. Good drainage is essential for Baphiopsis parviflora to prevent waterlogging, which leads to root rot and fungal issues.
Where Should You Plant a Baphiopsis parviflora?
Choose a spot with bright indirect light and well-draining loamy soil mix with added organic matter. Avoid low spots where water collects after rain.
Plant container-grown or balled-and-burlapped trees in spring or early autumn, setting the root flare at soil level, and water well after planting.
How Do You Prune a Baphiopsis parviflora?
Prune Baphiopsis parviflora while it is dormant in late winter: first remove dead, damaged and crossing branches, then thin lightly for shape.
If it flowers in spring, prune right after flowering instead so you don't remove next year's buds. Never take off more than about a quarter of the tree in one year.
How Do You Care for a Baphiopsis parviflora in Winter?
Water deeply in late autumn before the ground freezes, and spread a 5–8 cm (2–3 in) layer of mulch over the root zone, keeping it away from the trunk.
Young and container-grown trees need extra protection: roots in a pot freeze much more easily than roots in the ground.
How Do You Propagate a Baphiopsis parviflora?
Baphiopsis parviflora can be propagated through seeds, division of offsets.
Is the Baphiopsis parviflora Toxic to Pets and Children?
Pet safety not verified
The ASPCA does not list Baphiopsis parviflora, so we can't confirm whether it is safe for cats and dogs. Keep pets from chewing it as a precaution.
This is a general caution, not veterinary or medical advice. If your pet ate a plant, contact your vet or animal poison control.
See all plants toxic to cats and plants toxic to dogs.
What Pests and Diseases Affect the Baphiopsis parviflora?
Baphiopsis parviflora is susceptible to aphids, spider mites, whiteflies. Inspect the foliage regularly, especially along leaf undersides and stems. Treat infestations promptly with insecticidal soap or neem oil to prevent spread.
Yellow leaves, brown tips or drooping? See common plant problems and how to fix them.
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Baphiopsis parviflora is one of many species covered in the complete plant care and identification guide, which groups plants by genus, attribute, and popularity.
It belongs to the Baphiopsis genus — compare its care with other Baphiopsis species on PlantoScan.
Baphiopsis is part of the Fabaceae plant family — browse all Fabaceae genera and species.
Baphiopsis parviflora thrives in bright light and direct sun — see other bright-light plants.
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Sources
- Scientific name & taxonomy: Baphiopsis parviflora Benth. ex Baker, family Fabaceae (first published in Fl. Trop. Afr. 2: 256 (1871)) — World Flora Online record, IPNI name record.
- Pet toxicity: Pet safety not verified: the ASPCA does not list Baphiopsis parviflora, so we can't confirm whether it is safe for cats and dogs. Checked against the ASPCA plant list; any other toxicity note on this page comes from PlantoScan's plant database.
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