Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Ranunculales
Species:
novae-zealandiae
ID:
472592

Status:
valid

Authors:
(Hook.f.) W.A.Weber

Source:
ksu

Year:
1982

Citation Micro:
Phytologia 51: 375 (1982)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000471924



Common Names

  • New Zealand Psychrophila
  • New Zealand Moss
  • New Zealand Moss


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Synonyms

  • Caltha marginata Colenso [unknown]
  • Caltha novae-zelandiae Hook.f. [unknown]

Description

Psychrophila novae-zealandiae (also called New Zealand Psychrophila, among many other common names) is a species of flowering plant in the family Gesneriaceae. It is a small, epiphytic shrub with white flowers and is native to Ecuador. It grows in wet montane forests at elevations between 600 and 2,000 meters.

Uses & Benefits

Psychrophila novae-zealandiae is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and is known for its attractive foliage and fragrant flowers.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flowers of Psychrophila novae-zealandiae are white, with a yellow center and a sweet scent. The seeds are small and black, with a thin, papery coating. The seedlings are small and green, with long, thin stems and small, round leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Psychrophila novae-zealandiae is a species of flowering plant native to New Zealand. It is a perennial herbaceous plant that grows in moist, shady forests. It can be propagated by seed or by division. When propagating by seed, the seeds should be sown on a medium of fine bark and perlite. The seedlings should be kept in a warm, humid environment until they are large enough to be transplanted. When propagating by division, the rhizome should be divided into sections with at least two shoots each.

Where to Find Psychrophila novae-zealandiae

Psychrophila novae-zealandiae can be found in the mountains of New Zealand.

Psychrophila novae-zealandiae FAQ

What is the scientific name of Psychrophila novae-zealandiae?

Psychrophila novae-zealandiae

What is the natural habitat of Psychrophila novae-zealandiae?

Alpine meadows and rocky slopes

What is the flowering period of Psychrophila novae-zealandiae?

Late spring to early summer

Species in the Ranunculaceae family

Aconitum soyaense, Aconitum abietetorum, Aconitum acutiusculum, Aconitum ajanense, Aconitum alboflavidum, Aconitum alboviolaceum, Aconitum alpino-nepalense, Aconitum ambiguum, Aconitum amplexicaule, Aconitum angulatum, Aconitum angusticassidatum, Aconitum angustifolium, Aconitum anthora, Aconitum apetalum, Aconitum aquilonare, Aconitum artemisiifolium, Aconitum assamicum, Aconitum atlanticum, Aconitum austriacum, Aconitum austrokoreense, Aconitum axilliflorum, Aconitum azumiense, Aconitum baburinii, Aconitum baicalense, Aconitum baicalense, Aconitum bailangense, Aconitum barbatum, Aconitum baumgartenianum, Aconitum berdaui, Aconitum bhedingense, Aconitum bicolor, Aconitum biflorum, Aconitum brachypodum, Aconitum bracteolatum, Aconitum brevicalcaratum, Aconitum brevilimbum, Aconitum brevipetalum, Aconitum brunneum, Aconitum bucovinense, Aconitum bujbense, Aconitum bulbilliferum, Aconitum bulleyanum, Aconitum burnatii, Aconitum calthifolium, Aconitum cammarum, Aconitum campylorrhynchum, Aconitum cannabifolium, Aconitum carmichaelii, Aconitum changianum, Aconitum charkeviczii,

References

Joseph Dalton Hooker (1817-1911): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Hook.f.' in the authors string.
William Alfred Weber (1918-2020): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'W.A.Weber' in the authors string.
POWO record for urn:lsid:ipni.org:names:911208-1: Based on the initial data import