Kingdom:
Phylum:
Jungermanniidae
Order:
Jungermanniales
Species:
dissitifolia
ID:
1215059

Status:
valid

Authors:
Herzog & Grolle

Source:
tro

Year:
1958

Citation Micro:
Rev. Bryol. Lichénol. 27: 155 1958

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001214397



Common Names

  • Pachyglossa dissitifolia
  • Dissitifolia Pachyglossa
  • Dissitifolia's Pachyglossa


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Description

Pachyglossa dissitifolia (also called Pachyglossa, among many other common names) is a small, perennial, evergreen herbaceous plant with a creeping habit. It is native to the Mediterranean region and is found in dry, sunny habitats.

Uses & Benefits

Pachyglossa dissitifolia is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a ground cover. It is also used to provide shelter and food for wildlife.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Pachyglossa dissitifolia is small and yellowish-green in color. The seed is a small, round, black seed. The seedlings are short and slender with a single leaf.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Pachyglossa dissitifolia is an epiphytic plant that is best grown in a moist, well-draining medium such as sphagnum moss. It prefers bright, indirect light and should be kept in temperatures between 15-25°C. Propagation is done by division of the rhizome.

Where to Find Pachyglossa dissitifolia

Pachyglossa dissitifolia can be found in the tropical and subtropical regions of the world, including parts of Central and South America, Africa, and Asia.

Species in the Lophocoleaceae family

Chiloscyphus septatus, Chiloscyphus chinnarensis, Chiloscyphus pallescens, Chiloscyphus polyanthos, Chiloscyphus lepervanchei, Chiloscyphus kehdingianus, Chiloscyphus durus, Chiloscyphus hookeri, Chiloscyphus breviculus, Chiloscyphus rotundifolius, Chiloscyphus greenwelliae, Chiloscyphus kashyapii, Chiloscyphus subacuminatus, Chiloscyphus subsimilis, Chiloscyphus beesleyanus, Chiloscyphus kilauensis, Chiloscyphus koeppensis, Chiloscyphus bifidus, Chiloscyphus laceratus, Chiloscyphus lambertonii, Chiloscyphus latistipus, Chiloscyphus tridens, Chiloscyphus trigonifolius, Chiloscyphus brevistipulus, Chiloscyphus longifissus, Chiloscyphus confertifolius, Chiloscyphus cornutistipulus, Chiloscyphus parapilistipulus, Chiloscyphus ernstianus, Chiloscyphus etesseanus, Chiloscyphus francanus, Chiloscyphus propagulifer, Chiloscyphus quadricilius, Chiloscyphus graeffeanus, Chiloscyphus renauldii, Chiloscyphus scaberulus, Chiloscyphus acutus, Chiloscyphus similis, Chiloscyphus skottsbergianus, Clasmatocolea vermicularis, Clasmatocolea minutiretis, Clasmatocolea verrucosa, Clasmatocolea fulvella, Clasmatocolea rigens, Clasmatocolea trachypus, Clasmatocolea fasciculata, Clasmatocolea humilis, Clasmatocolea inflexispina, Clasmatocolea gayana, Clasmatocolea navistipula,

References

Theodor Herzog (1880-1961): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Herzog' in the authors string.
Riclef Grolle (1934-2004): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Grolle' in the authors string.
The Bryophyte Nomenclator: Based on data supplied by Bryonames
Tropicos record: 35217771: Based on data supplied by Bryonames