Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Boraginales
Species:
paridiformis
ID:
570889

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


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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.

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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

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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,

References

The Plant List v1.1 record kew-2681160: Based on the initial data import
Karl Maximovich (1827-1891): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Maxim.' in the authors string.
Daniel Oliver (1830-1916): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Oliv.' in the authors string.