Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Lamiales
Species:
trichosepala
ID:
1554599

Status:
valid

Authors:
Huan C.Wang & M.Y.Yin

Source:
rhakhis

Year:
2019

Citation Micro:
Nordic J. Bot. 37(9)-e02324: 3 (2019)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-1000034230



Common Names

  • Pterygiella trichosepala
  • Trichosepala Pterygiella
  • Trichosepala's Pterygiella


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Description

Pterygiella trichosepala (also called Trichosepalous Pterygiella, among many other common names) is a perennial grass-like plant native to Central and South America. It grows in moist, shady areas, such as wet meadows, swamps, and along the edges of streams.

Uses & Benefits

Pterygiella trichosepala is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and parks. It is also used as a traditional medicine to treat fever, headache, and stomachache.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Pterygiella trichosepala has small, white flowers with five petals. The seeds are small and black in color. The seedlings are small and have a single stem with small, oval-shaped leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Pterygiella trichosepala is a perennial herb that grows in moist, shady areas. It can be propagated from seed or cuttings. Seeds should be sown in a well-drained soil mix and kept moist until germination. Cuttings should be taken in late spring or early summer and planted in a well-drained soil mix. Keep the soil moist until the cuttings are established.

Where to Find Pterygiella trichosepala

Pterygiella trichosepala is native to tropical Africa and can be found in Cameroon, Gabon, and the Republic of Congo.

Pterygiella trichosepala FAQ

What is the scientific name of Pterygiella trichosepala?

Pterygiella trichosepala

What is the family of Pterygiella trichosepala?

Poaceae

What is the common name of Pterygiella trichosepala?

Hairy-Scaled Pterygiella

Species in the Orobanchaceae family

Aeginetia indica, Aeginetia mirabilis, Aeginetia mpomii, Aeginetia selebica, Aeginetia sessilis, Aeginetia sinensis, Aeginetia flava, Aeginetia acaulis, Agalinis angustifolia, Agalinis aphylla, Agalinis aspera, Agalinis auriculata, Agalinis bandeirensis, Agalinis bangii, Agalinis brachyphylla, Agalinis calycina, Agalinis chaparensis, Agalinis communis, Agalinis decemloba, Agalinis densiflora, Agalinis digitalis, Agalinis divaricata, Agalinis edwardsiana, Agalinis fasciculata, Agalinis fiebrigii, Agalinis filicaulis, Agalinis filifolia, Agalinis gattingeri, Agalinis genistifolia, Agalinis gypsophila, Agalinis heterophylla, Agalinis homalantha, Agalinis humilis, Agalinis itambensis, Agalinis kingsii, Agalinis lanceolata, Agalinis laxa, Agalinis linarioides, Agalinis linifolia, Agalinis maritima, Agalinis megalantha, Agalinis meyeniana, Agalinis nana, Agalinis navasotensis, Agalinis neoscotica, Agalinis obtusifolia, Agalinis oligophylla, Agalinis peduncularis, Agalinis pennellii, Agalinis plukenetii,

References

POWO record for urn:lsid:ipni.org:names:77202143-1: Govaerts R (ed.). 2023. WCVP: World Checklist of Vascular Plants [Version 11]. Facilitated by the Royal Botanic Gardens, Kew. [WWW document] URL http://sftp.kew.org/pub/data-repositories/WCVP/ [accessed 20 April 2023].