Centropogon parviflorus is a recognized scientific name for a species of flowering plant belonging to the genus Centropogon in the family Campanulaceae. The genus Centropogon comprises herbaceous or shrubby plants native primarily to the Neotropical regions of Central and South America, especially in mountainous habitats such as the Andes.
Taxonomic placement
- Kingdom: Plantae
- Clade: Angiosperms → Eudicots → Asterids
- Order: Asterales
- Family: Campanulaceae
- Genus: Centropogon
- Species: Centropogon parviflorus
Etymology
- Centropogon: derived from the Greek words kéntron (“thorn” or “point”) and pṓgṓn (“beard”), a reference to the bearded or “pointed” structures of the flower’s corolla tube that are characteristic of many species in the genus.
- parviflorus: a Latin adjective meaning “small‑flowered” (parvus = small, flos = flower), indicating that this species bears relatively diminutive blossoms compared with other members of the genus.
General characteristics
While specific morphological details for C. parviflorus are not extensively documented in readily accessible encyclopedic sources, members of the genus typically display:
- Bilabiate (two‑lipped) corollas often adapted for pollination by hummingbirds.
- Opposite leaves arranged alternately along the stem.
- Tubular flowers with a distinctive “bearded” interior surface.
Distribution and habitat
The precise geographic range of Centropogon parviflorus is not thoroughly outlined in major public encyclopedic references. However, given the distribution of the genus, the species is presumed to occur in tropical montane regions of the Andes, possibly within countries such as Colombia, Ecuador, Peru, or Bolivia. Confirmation of exact localities would require consultation of specialised botanical databases or herbarium records.
Conservation status
No specific conservation assessment for Centropogon parviflorus is listed in the International Union for Conservation of Nature (IUCN) Red List database. Consequently, its risk category remains undetermined pending further field studies.
Notes on available information
Detailed descriptions of flower morphology, phenology, ecological interactions, and exact distribution are not widely reported in mainstream encyclopedic compilations. Researchers seeking comprehensive data should refer to taxonomic monographs of the Campanulaceae, regional floras of the Andes, or primary botanical literature.
