Status:
valid
Authors:
Maxim. ex Oliv.
Source:
cmp
Year:
1878
Citation Micro:
Hooker's Icon. Pl. 13: 43 (1878)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000570221
Common Names
- Brachybotrys paridiformis
- Paridiformis Brachybotrys
- Brachybotrys Paridiformis
Description
Brachybotrys paridiformis (also called Parrot-feather Brachybotrys, among many other common names) is an aquatic plant that is native to South America. It has small, feather-like leaves and produces small white flowers. It typically grows in shallow, slow-moving waters such as ponds and marshes.
Uses & Benefits
Brachybotrys paridiformis is a fungus that can be used as a food source. It is also used as a medicinal plant and can be used to treat various ailments.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
The flower of Brachybotrys paridiformis is a white to yellow colour, with four petals and a yellow centre. The seed is a small, dark brown, oblong shape. The seedlings are small, with oval-shaped leaves.
Cultivation and Propagation
Brachybotrys paridiformis can be propagated by division or by seed. It prefers a well-draining, slightly acidic soil in partial shade. It can tolerate full sun, but may require more frequent watering. It is best to water the plant deeply and infrequently, allowing the soil to dry out between waterings. Fertilize in spring with a balanced fertilizer.
Where to Find Brachybotrys paridiformis
Brachybotrys paridiformis can be found in Europe, North Africa, and the Middle East.
Brachybotrys paridiformis FAQ
What is the scientific name of Brachybotrys paridiformis?
Brachybotrys paridiformis
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Fungus
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Soil
Species in the Brachybotrys genus
Species in the Boraginaceae family
Actinocarya acaulis,
Actinocarya tibetica,
Adelocaryum coelestinum,
Adelocaryum flexuosum,
Adelocaryum malabaricum,
Adelocaryum nebulicola,
Adelocaryum lambertianum,
Aegonychon purpurocaeruleum,
Aegonychon zollingeri,
Aegonychon purpurea-coeruleum,
Aegonychon calabricum,
Aegonychon calabrum,
Afrotysonia africana,
Afrotysonia glochidiata,
Afrotysonia pilosicaulis,
Alkanna amana,
Alkanna angustifolia,
Alkanna areolata,
Alkanna attilae,
Alkanna aucheriana,
Alkanna auranitica,
Alkanna bracteosa,
Alkanna caliensis,
Alkanna cappadocica,
Alkanna confusa,
Alkanna corcyrensis,
Alkanna cordifolia,
Alkanna dumanii,
Alkanna frigida,
Alkanna froedinii,
Alkanna galilaea,
Alkanna graeca,
Alkanna haussknechtii,
Alkanna hellenica,
Alkanna hirsutissima,
Alkanna hispida,
Alkanna incana,
Alkanna intercedens,
Alkanna jordanovii,
Alkanna kotschyana,
Alkanna leiocarpa,
Alkanna leptophylla,
Alkanna lutea,
Alkanna macrophylla,
Alkanna macrosiphon,
Alkanna maleolens,
Alkanna megacarpa,
Alkanna methanaea,
Alkanna milliana,
Alkanna mughlae,