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
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.
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 Phyllopodium genus
Phyllopodium phyllopodioides,
Phyllopodium tweedense,
Phyllopodium rustii,
Phyllopodium viscidissimum,
Phyllopodium namaense,
Phyllopodium pubiflorum,
Phyllopodium dolomiticum,
Phyllopodium elegans,
Phyllopodium collinum,
Phyllopodium lupuliforme,
Phyllopodium maxii,
Phyllopodium micranthum,
Phyllopodium mimetes,
Phyllopodium hispidulum,
Phyllopodium anomalum,
Phyllopodium caespitosum,
Phyllopodium capillare,
Phyllopodium cordatum,
Phyllopodium bracteatum,
Phyllopodium cuneifolium,
Phyllopodium diffusum,
Phyllopodium heterophyllum,
Phyllopodium alpinum,
Phyllopodium cephalophorum,
Phyllopodium multifolium,
Phyllopodium pumilum,
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
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].