Kingdom:
Phylum:
Hypnanae
Order:
Hypnales
Species:
phyllogonioides
ID:
1152608

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


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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.

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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 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,

References

August Jaeger (1842-1877): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'A.Jaeger' in the authors string.
The Bryophyte Nomenclator: Based on data supplied by Bryonames
Tropicos record: 35109353: Based on data supplied by Bryonames