Kingdom:
Phylum:
Jungermanniidae
Order:
Jungermanniales
Species:
crenulata
ID:
1526507

Status:
valid

Authors:
C. Massal.

Source:
rhakhis

Year:
1885

Citation Micro:
Nuovo Giornale Botanico Italiano. 17: 237. 1885

WFO Identifier:
wfo-1000011870



Common Names

  • Pigafettoa crenulata
  • Crenulate Pigafettoa
  • Pigafettoa


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Description

Pigafettoa crenulata (also called Crenulate Pigafettoa, among many other common names) is a species of liverwort in the family Metzgeriaceae. It is found in the Northern Hemisphere, mainly in North America, Europe, and Asia. It is a terrestrial plant that grows in moist, shady habitats, such as woodlands, meadows, and streamsides.

Uses & Benefits

Pigafettoa crenulata is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as an ingredient in floral arrangements. It is also used to create natural dyes for fabrics and other materials.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Pigafettoa crenulata has small, white flowers with five petals and a yellow center. Its seeds are small and round, and its seedlings are thin and fragile.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Pigafettoa crenulata can be propagated by division or by seed. It prefers moist, well-drained soil in partial shade. It is best to keep the soil slightly acidic and to fertilize regularly.

Where to Find Pigafettoa crenulata

Pigafettoa crenulata can be found in the Mediterranean region, from Spain to the Middle East.

Pigafettoa crenulata FAQ

What is the scientific name of Pigafettoa crenulata?

Pigafettoa crenulata

What type of plant is Pigafettoa crenulata?

It is a species of flowering plant in the family Apocynaceae

Where is Pigafettoa crenulata found?

It is native to tropical Africa

Species in the Pigafettoa genus

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

The Bryophyte Nomenclator: Based on data supplied by Bryonames
Tropicos record: 100402974: Based on data supplied by Bryonames