Pycnophyllum mucronulatum - Uses, Benefits & Common Names
Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Caryophyllales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
mucronulatum
ID:
1234495
Status:
valid
Authors:
Mattf.
Source:
tro
Year:
1922
Citation Micro:
Repert. Spec. Nov. Regni Veg. 18: 173 (1922)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001233833
Common Names
- Mucronulate Pycnophyllum
- Pycnophyllum mucronulatum
- Pycnophyllum
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesDescription
Pycnophyllum mucronulatum (also called Mucronulate Pycnophyllum, 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
Pycnophyllum mucronulatum 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
Pycnophyllum mucronulatum 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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Pycnophyllum mucronulatum 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 Pycnophyllum mucronulatum
Pycnophyllum mucronulatum is native to the tropical forests of Central and South America.
Pycnophyllum mucronulatum FAQ
What is the scientific name of Pycnophyllum mucronulatum?
Pycnophyllum mucronulatum
What is the common name of Pycnophyllum mucronulatum?
No common name
What is the natural habitat of Pycnophyllum mucronulatum?
It is found in tropical and subtropical regions of Central and South America
Species in the Pycnophyllum genus
Pycnophyllum argentinum, Pycnophyllum mucronulatum, Pycnophyllum stuebelii, Pycnophyllum bryoides, Pycnophyllum convexum, Pycnophyllum lechlerianum, Pycnophyllum pilgerianum, Pycnophyllum carinatum, Pycnophyllum horizontale, Pycnophyllum peruvianum, Pycnophyllum aristatum, Pycnophyllum aschersonianum, Pycnophyllum filiforme, Pycnophyllum glomeratum, Pycnophyllum holleanum, Pycnophyllum leptothamnum, Pycnophyllum macropetalum, Pycnophyllum macrophyllum, Pycnophyllum markgrafianum, Pycnophyllum mattfeldii, Pycnophyllum molle, Pycnophyllum tetrastichum, Pycnophyllum weberbaueri, Pycnophyllum spathulatum, Pycnophyllum kobalanthum,
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-50077088: Based on the initial data import
Johannes Mattfeld (1895-1951): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Mattf.' in the authors string.