Kingdom:
Phylum:
Hypnanae
Order:
Hypnales
Genus:
Species:
rigidicaule
ID:
1215009

Status:
valid

Authors:
(Broth.) Frank Müll.

Source:
tro

Year:
2007

Citation Micro:
J. Bryol. 29: 92 2007

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001214347



Common Names

  • Wijkia rigidicaule
  • Rigidicaule Wijkia
  • Wijkia Rigidicaule


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Description

Wijkia rigidicaule (also called Wijkia, 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

Wijkia rigidicaule is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and is also used in traditional medicine for treating fever and malaria.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Wijkia rigidicaule has small, yellow flowers with four petals. The seeds are small and black, and the seedlings are small, green, and heart-shaped.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Cultivation and propagation of Wijkia rigidicaule is best done in a moist, shaded environment. It prefers acidic soils and can be propagated by division or by spore sowing.

Where to Find Wijkia rigidicaule

Wijkia rigidicaule is found in the United States, specifically in the states of Arizona, California, Colorado, New Mexico, and Utah.

Species in the Wijkia genus

Wijkia pallida, Wijkia cuynetii, Wijkia alboalaris, Wijkia clastobryoides, Wijkia annamensis, Wijkia baculifera, Wijkia bessonii, Wijkia carlottae, Wijkia ceylonensis, Wijkia concavifolia, Wijkia costaricensis, Wijkia deflexifolia, Wijkia dentigera, Wijkia extenuata, Wijkia filipendula, Wijkia flagellifera, Wijkia gracilis, Wijkia hornschuchii, Wijkia jungneri, Wijkia laxa, Wijkia laxitexta, Wijkia lepida, Wijkia letestui, Wijkia macgregorii, Wijkia madagassa, Wijkia nivea, Wijkia pendula, Wijkia penicillata, Wijkia pinnata, Wijkia polymorpha, Wijkia protensa, Wijkia radiculosa, Wijkia rutenbergii, Wijkia subnitida, Wijkia surcularis, Wijkia tanytricha, Wijkia trichocolea, Wijkia trichocoleoides, Wijkia comosa, Wijkia filifera, Wijkia flagelliformis, Wijkia monodii, Wijkia tanytrichoides, Wijkia rigidicaule,

Species in the Pylaisiadelphaceae family

Gammiella pterogonioides, Gammiella koningsbergeri, Gammiella panchienii, Hageniella assamica, Hageniella isopterygioides, Hageniella sikkimensis, Hageniella micans, Isopterygium affusum, Isopterygium albescens, Isopterygium ambreanum, Isopterygium annamense, Isopterygium antsihanakense, Isopterygium antunesii, Isopterygium applanatum, Isopterygium aquaticum, Isopterygium argillicola, Isopterygium argyroleucum, Isopterygium assamicum, Isopterygium asymmetricum, Isopterygium austrodenticulatum, Isopterygium bancanum, Isopterygium battakense, Isopterygium baurii, Isopterygium borneense, Isopterygium brevicuspis, Isopterygium brevisetum, Isopterygium brownii, Isopterygium byssaceum, Isopterygium byssobolax, Isopterygium candidulum, Isopterygium chalarophyllum, Isopterygium chryseolum, Isopterygium citrinellum, Isopterygium clerophilum, Isopterygium combae, Isopterygium complanatulum, Isopterygium conangium, Isopterygium congoanum, Isopterygium courtoisii, Isopterygium cratericola, Isopterygium dewevrei, Isopterygium elodes, Isopterygium exiguum, Isopterygium exile, Isopterygium fallax, Isopterygium filamentosum, Isopterygium fissum, Isopterygium fruticola, Isopterygium gabonense, Isopterygium gibbosulum,

References

Joseph C. Frank (1782-1835): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Frank' in the authors string.
Viktor Ferdinand Brotherus (1849-1929): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Broth.' in the authors string.
The Bryophyte Nomenclator: Based on data supplied by Bryonames
Tropicos record: 35217715: Based on data supplied by Bryonames