Status:
valid
Authors:
A. Jaeger
Source:
tro
Year:
1877
Citation Micro:
Ber. Thätigk. St. Gallischen Naturwiss. Ges. 1875–76: 262 1877
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001151946
Common Names
- Pilotrichella phyllogonioides
- Phyllogonioides Pilotrichella
- Phyllogonioides-Like Pilotrichella
Description
Pilotrichella phyllogonioides (also called 'Phyllogonioides Pilotrichella', among many other common names) is a species of flowering plant in the family Rubiaceae. It is native to the tropical regions of the Americas, from Mexico to Brazil. It is found in a variety of habitats, from lowland rainforests to high-altitude cloud forests.
Uses & Benefits
Pilotrichella phyllogonioides is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and is also used in traditional medicine to treat various ailments.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
Pilotrichella phyllogonioides has small white flowers with five petals. The seeds are small and black. The seedlings are thin and have long, narrow leaves.
Cultivation and Propagation
Pilotrichella phyllogonioides is a fast-growing, evergreen shrub that can reach up to 8 feet in height. It prefers full sun and well-drained soil. Propagation is best done by cuttings, as seeds are not readily available. Take cuttings in the spring or summer and place them in a moist, well-draining potting mix. Keep the cuttings in a warm, bright location and water regularly. Once the cuttings have rooted, they can be transplanted into the garden.
Where to Find Pilotrichella phyllogonioides
Pilotrichella phyllogonioides can be found in South America, particularly in the Andes mountain range.
Species in the Pilotrichella genus
Pilotrichella cuspidans,
Pilotrichella flexilis,
Pilotrichella mascarenica,
Pilotrichella mauiensis,
Pilotrichella phyllogonioides,
Pilotrichella pseudoimbricata,
Pilotrichella ragazzii,
Pilotrichella reesei,
Pilotrichella vermiformis,
Pilotrichella debilinervis,
Species in the Lembophyllaceae family
Bestia longipes,
Camptochaete novae-zeelandiae,
Camptochaete angustata,
Camptochaete arbuscula,
Camptochaete deflexa,
Camptochaete excavata,
Camptochaete leichardtii,
Camptochaete porotrichoides,
Camptochaete pulvinata,
Camptochaete subporotrichoides,
Camptochaete fallax,
Camptochaete curvata,
Camptochaete dendroclada,
Camptochaete monolina,
Dolichomitriopsis crenulata,
Dolichomitriopsis diversiformis,
Dolichomitriopsis obtusifolia,
Dolichomitriopsis sasaokae,
Dolichomitriopsis cherdantsevae,
Fallaciella gracilis,
Fallaciella robusta,
Fifea aciphylla,
Isothecium algarvicum,
Isothecium ceylonense,
Isothecium mertensii,
Isothecium rigidissimum,
Isothecium semitortum,
Isothecium sprucei,
Isothecium trichocladon,
Isothecium alopecuroides,
Isothecium nervosum,
Lembophyllum divulsum,
Lembophyllum clandestinum,
Neobarbella comes,
Pilotrichella cuspidans,
Pilotrichella flexilis,
Pilotrichella mascarenica,
Pilotrichella mauiensis,
Pilotrichella phyllogonioides,
Pilotrichella pseudoimbricata,
Pilotrichella ragazzii,
Pilotrichella reesei,
Pilotrichella vermiformis,
Pilotrichella debilinervis,
Tripterocladium leucocladulum,
Weymouthia cochlearifolia,
Weymouthia mollis,
Weymouthia barbelloides,
Mawenzhangia thamnobryoides,
Nogopterium beyrichianum,