Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Lamiales
Species:
capillare
ID:
472224

Status:
valid

Authors:
(L.f.) Hilliard

Source:
ksu

Year:
1990

Citation Micro:
Notes Roy. Bot. Gard. Edinburgh 46: 341 (1990)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000471556



Common Names

  • Phyllopodium capillare
  • Hair-like Phyllopodium
  • Thread-like Phyllopodium


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Description

Phyllopodium capillare (also called 'Hairy Phyllopodium', among many other common names) is a perennial herbaceous plant native to the temperate regions of Europe and Asia. It grows in moist meadows, grasslands, and open woodlands. The plant has hairy stems and leaves, and small white flowers that bloom in the summer.

Uses & Benefits

Phyllopodium capillare is used as an ornamental plant and for its medicinal properties. It is also used to make a beverage called guarana, which is popular in Angola.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Phyllopodium capillare is a small, white flower with five petals. The seed is a small, black, oval-shaped seed. The seedlings are small, with a single pair of leaves and a short stem.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Cultivation and propagation of Phyllopodium capillare: This plant is easy to grow and propagate. It can be propagated from seeds or cuttings. Seeds should be sown in a well-draining soil mix and kept moist. Cuttings should be taken in spring or summer and rooted in moist soil. The plant prefers a bright, sunny location and regular watering.

Where to Find Phyllopodium capillare

Phyllopodium capillare is native to the Mediterranean region and can be found in dry, rocky areas.

Phyllopodium capillare FAQ

What is the scientific name of Phyllopodium capillare?

Phyllopodium capillare

What is the family of Phyllopodium capillare?

Asteraceae

What is the habitat of Phyllopodium capillare?

Grasslands

Species in the Scrophulariaceae family

Alonsoa acutifolia, Alonsoa auriculata, Alonsoa caulialata, Alonsoa hirsuta, Alonsoa honoraria, Alonsoa linearis, Alonsoa meridionalis, Alonsoa minor, Alonsoa pallida, Alonsoa peduncularis, Alonsoa serrata, Alonsoa unilabiata, Ameroglossum pernambucense, Ameroglossum manoel-felixii, Ameroglossum alatum, Ameroglossum asperifolium, Ameroglossum bicolor, Ameroglossum fulniorum, Ameroglossum genaroanum, Ameroglossum intermedium, Ameroglossum xukuruorum, Androya decaryi, Antherothamnus pearsonii, Anticharis arabica, Anticharis ebracteata, Anticharis glandulosa, Anticharis imbricata, Anticharis inflata, Anticharis juncea, Anticharis scoparia, Anticharis senegalensis, Anticharis namibensis, Anticharis kaokoensis, Anticharis angolensis, Aptosimum albomarginatum, Aptosimum arenarium, Aptosimum decumbens, Aptosimum elongatum, Aptosimum eriocephalum, Aptosimum glandulosum, Aptosimum gossweileri, Aptosimum indivisum, Aptosimum lineare, Aptosimum marlothii, Aptosimum molle, Aptosimum neglectum, Aptosimum patulum, Aptosimum procumbens, Aptosimum pumilum, Aptosimum spinescens,

References

Olive Mary Hilliard (b.1925): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Hilliard' in the authors string.
Carl Linnaeus the Younger (1741-1783): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'L.f.' in the authors string.
POWO record for urn:lsid:ipni.org:names:947624-1: 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].