Kingdom:
Phylum:
Bryanae
Order:
Hedwigiales
Genus:
Species:
ciliata
ID:
1175189

Status:
valid

Authors:
(Hedw.) P. Beauv.

Source:
tro

Year:
1805

Citation Micro:
Prodr. Aethéogam. 15 1805

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001174527



Common Names

  • Hedwigia ciliata
  • Ciliate Hedwigia
  • Hedwigia Ciliate


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Uses & Benefits

Hedwigia ciliata is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and parks. It is also used for erosion control and as a windbreak.

Cultivars, Varieties & Sub-species

Hedwigia ciliata var. microcarpa Cardot

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Hedwigia ciliata has small, yellow flowers with five petals and yellow anthers. The seeds are small, dark brown and round. The seedlings are small, with two cotyledons and a single, thin stem.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Hedwigia ciliata is a small, evergreen, perennial shrub that grows up to 1.5 m tall. It is native to Central and South America. It is an easy to cultivate plant and can be propagated from cuttings or by division. It prefers well-drained, moist soil and partial shade. It is drought tolerant and can tolerate temperatures down to -5°C.

Where to Find Hedwigia ciliata

Hedwigia ciliata can be found in the eastern United States, Mexico, and Central America

Species in the Hedwigiaceae family

Braunia alopecura, Braunia arbuscula, Braunia attenuata, Braunia camptoclada, Braunia cirrhifolia, Braunia cochlearifolia, Braunia diaphana, Braunia entodonticarpa, Braunia exserta, Braunia macropelma, Braunia plicata, Braunia rupestris, Braunia schimperi, Braunia secunda, Braunia squarrulosa, Braunia subincana, Braunia subplicata, Braunia nephelogenes, Braunia tucumanensis, Braunia andrieuxii, Braunia argentinica, Braunia canescens, Braunia incana, Hedwigia ciliata, Hedwigia filiformis, Hedwigia nivalis, Hedwigia stellata, Hedwigia detonsa, Hedwigia brevipilifera, Hedwigia emodica, Hedwigia striata, Hedwigia czernyadjevae, Hedwigia kuzenevae, Hedwigia mollis, Hedwigia nemoralis, Hedwigidium imberbe, Hedwigidium neelgiriensis, Pararhacocarpus patagonicus, Pseudobraunia californica, Rhacocarpus alpinus, Rhacocarpus apiculatus, Rhacocarpus chlorotus, Rhacocarpus excisus, Rhacocarpus inermis, Rhacocarpus purpurascens, Rhacocarpus rehmannianus, Rhacocarpus strictipilus,

References

Palisot de Beauvois (1752-1820): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'P.Beauv.' in the authors string.
Johann Hedwig (1730-1799): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Hedw.' in the authors string.
The Bryophyte Nomenclator: Based on data supplied by Bryonames
Tropicos record: 35148420: Based on data supplied by Bryonames