Pycnophyllopsis muscosa - Uses, Benefits & Common Names
Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Caryophyllales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
muscosa
ID:
1234493
Status:
valid
Authors:
Skottsb.
Source:
tro
Year:
1916
Citation Micro:
Kongl. Svenska Vetensk. Acad. Handl. , n.s., 56(5): 127, 216 (1916)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001233831
Common Names
- Mossy Pycnophyllopsis
- Pycnophyllopsis muscosa
- Pycnophyllopsis
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesDescription
Pycnophyllopsis muscosa (also called Mossy Pycnophyllopsis, among many other common names) is a perennial plant native to South America. It has small, yellow flowers and grows in grasslands, meadows, and disturbed areas.
Uses & Benefits
Pycnophyllopsis muscosa is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a ground cover. It is also used to make herbal tea and as a medicinal plant to treat various ailments.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
Pycnophyllopsis muscosa has yellowish-green flowers and its seeds are small and black. Its seedlings have oval-shaped cotyledons and long, narrow leaves.
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Pycnophyllopsis muscosa can be propagated from seed or stem cuttings. When propagating from seed, the seeds should be sown on a moistened surface and kept in a warm, humid environment. Stem cuttings should be taken from the tips of the stems and placed in a moist, well-draining soil. They should be kept in a warm, humid environment until they have rooted.
Where to Find Pycnophyllopsis muscosa
Pycnophyllopsis muscosa is native to the tropical forests of Central and South America.
Pycnophyllopsis muscosa FAQ
What is the scientific name of Pycnophyllopsis muscosa?
Pycnophyllopsis muscosa
What is the common name of Pycnophyllopsis muscosa?
No common name
What is the natural habitat of Pycnophyllopsis muscosa?
It is found in tropical and subtropical regions of Central and South America
Species in the Pycnophyllopsis genus
Species in the Caryophyllaceae family
Acanthophyllum acerosum, Acanthophyllum aculeatum, Acanthophyllum adenophorum, Acanthophyllum albidum, Acanthophyllum andarabicum, Acanthophyllum andersenii, Acanthophyllum anisocladum, Acanthophyllum bilobum, Acanthophyllum bracteatum, Acanthophyllum brevibracteatum, Acanthophyllum caespitosum, Acanthophyllum coloratum, Acanthophyllum crassifolium, Acanthophyllum cyrtostegium, Acanthophyllum diezianum, Acanthophyllum elatius, Acanthophyllum fissicalyx, Acanthophyllum glandulosum, Acanthophyllum gracile, Acanthophyllum grandiflorum, Acanthophyllum kabulicum, Acanthophyllum kandaharicum, Acanthophyllum knorringianum, Acanthophyllum korolkowii, Acanthophyllum korshinskyi, Acanthophyllum krascheninnikovii, Acanthophyllum lamondiae, Acanthophyllum laxiflorum, Acanthophyllum laxiusculum, Acanthophyllum lilacinum, Acanthophyllum longicalyx, Acanthophyllum macrodon, Acanthophyllum maimanense, Acanthophyllum mikeschinianum, Acanthophyllum mucronatum, Acanthophyllum oppositiflorum, Acanthophyllum pachycephalum, Acanthophyllum pachystegium, Acanthophyllum pleiostegium, Acanthophyllum popovii, Acanthophyllum pulcherrimum, Acanthophyllum pulchrum, Acanthophyllum pungens, Acanthophyllum raphiophyllum, Acanthophyllum recurvum, Acanthophyllum sarawschanicum, Acanthophyllum scapiflorum, Acanthophyllum schugnanicum, Acanthophyllum sordidum, Acanthophyllum speciosum,
References
The Plant List v1.1 record tro-50077086: Based on the initial data import
Carl Skottsberg (1880-1963): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Skottsb.' in the authors string.