Status:
valid
Authors:
(Summerh.) M.Simo & Stévart
Source:
ipni
Year:
2018
Citation Micro:
PhytoKeys 96: 83. 2018
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001330920
Common Names
- Afropectinariella Doratophylla
- Doratophylla Afropectinariella
- Doratophylla's Afropectinariella
Description
Afropectinariella doratophylla (also called African Pectinatella, among many other common names) is a species of bryozoan native to Africa. It is a colonial organism that forms a thin, membranous mat, with individual zooids embedded in the matrix. It is found in shallow, slow-moving freshwater habitats.
Uses & Benefits
Afropectinariella doratophylla is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a food source for birds and other animals.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
Afropectinariella doratophylla has a white flower with a yellow labellum and a short, curved spur. Its seed is a small, black, globular capsule. The seedlings have two, oval-shaped cotyledons.
Cultivation and Propagation
Afropectinariella doratophylla is a small terrestrial orchid native to Africa. It can be propagated from seeds or division. Seeds should be sown in a well-drained, sandy soil and kept moist until germination. Division should be done in the spring or fall. The plant prefers a cool, moist environment and should be protected from direct sunlight.
Where to Find Afropectinariella doratophylla
Afropectinariella doratophylla is native to the tropical rainforests of Africa.
Afropectinariella doratophylla FAQ
What is the scientific name of Afropectinariella doratophylla?
Afropectinariella doratophylla
What is the family of Afropectinariella doratophylla?
Pectinariaceae
Where is Afropectinariella doratophylla native to?
Africa
Species in the Afropectinariella genus
Species in the Orchidaceae family
Aa fiebrigii,
Aa hartwegii,
Aa hieronymi,
Aa leucantha,
Aa lorentzii,
Aa macra,
Aa achalensis,
Aa maderoi,
Aa mandonii,
Aa matthewsii,
Aa microtidis,
Aa paleacea,
Aa argyrolepis,
Aa riobambae,
Aa rosei,
Aa schickendanzii,
Aa sphaeroglossa,
Aa trilobulata,
Aa weddelliana,
Aa aurantiaca,
Aa calceata,
Aa colombiana,
Aa denticulata,
Aa erosa,
Aa figueroi,
Aa lozanoi,
Aa lehmannii,
Acampe carinata,
Acampe cephalotes,
Acampe ochracea,
Acampe pachyglossa,
Acampe praemorsa,
Acampe joiceyana,
Acampe hulae,
Acanthophippium bicolor,
Acanthophippium chrysoglossum,
Acanthophippium curtisii,
Acanthophippium eburneum,
Acanthophippium gougahense,
Acanthophippium javanicum,
Acanthophippium lilacinum,
Acanthophippium mantinianum,
Acanthophippium parviflorum,
Acanthophippium pictum,
Acanthophippium splendidum,
Acanthophippium striatum,
Acanthophippium sylhetense,
Acanthophippium curtisii,
Achlydosa glandulosa,
Acianthera aculeata,
References
Murielle Simo: Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'M.Simo' in the authors string.