Status:
valid
Authors:
(S.T.Blake) K.L.Wilson & J.J.Bruhl
Source:
rhakhis
Year:
2021
Citation Micro:
Bot. J. Linn. Soc. 196: 183 (2021)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-1000025304
Common Names
- Abildgaardia pachyptera
- Thick-winged Abildgaardia
- Thick-winged False Bindweed
Description
Abildgaardia pachyptera (also called Pachyptera Abildgaardia, among many other common names) is a species of flowering plant in the family Asteraceae. It is a small, herbaceous perennial with a creeping habit and small, white flowers. It is native to North America and is found in moist, shady habitats.
Uses & Benefits
Abildgaardia pachyptera is used as a food source for livestock and is also used to make medicines for treating digestive problems, fever, and malaria.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
Abildgaardia pachyptera has small yellow flowers with four petals and a yellow center. The seeds are small and black and the seedlings are small and have a single stem.
Cultivation and Propagation
Abildgaardia pachyptera is a terrestrial orchid that can be cultivated in moist, well-drained soil in partial shade. Propagation is done through division of the rhizomes or by seed.
Where to Find Abildgaardia pachyptera
Abildgaardia pachyptera is native to Europe. It can be found in moist, shady areas, such as forests and woodlands.
Abildgaardia pachyptera FAQ
What is the scientific name of Abildgaardia pachyptera?
Abildgaardia pachyptera
What are the common names of Abildgaardia pachyptera?
Thick-winged Abildgaardia
What is the natural habitat of Abildgaardia pachyptera?
Tropical rainforests of South America
Species in the Abildgaardia genus
Species in the Cyperaceae family
Abildgaardia mexicana,
Abildgaardia ovata,
Abildgaardia schoenoides,
Abildgaardia triflora,
Abildgaardia oxystachya,
Abildgaardia odontocarpa,
Abildgaardia macrantha,
Abildgaardia fusiformis,
Abildgaardia pachyptera,
Actinoschoenus repens,
Actinoschoenus yunnanensis,
Actinoschoenus aphyllus,
Actinoscirpus grossus,
Afrotrilepis jaegeri,
Afrotrilepis pilosa,
Amphiscirpus nevadensis,
Arthrostylis aphylla,
Arthrostylis planiculmis,
Becquerelia clarkei,
Becquerelia cymosa,
Becquerelia discolor,
Becquerelia merkeliana,
Becquerelia muricata,
Becquerelia tuberculata,
Bisboeckelera irrigua,
Bisboeckelera longifolia,
Bisboeckelera microcephala,
Bisboeckelera vinacea,
Blysmus compressus,
Blysmus mongolicola,
Blysmus rufus,
Blysmus sinocompressus,
Bolboschoenoplectus mariqueter,
Bolboschoenus caldwellii,
Bolboschoenus capensis,
Bolboschoenus fluviatilis,
Bolboschoenus glaucus,
Bolboschoenus grandispicus,
Bolboschoenus laticarpus,
Bolboschoenus maritimus,
Bolboschoenus medianus,
Bolboschoenus nobilis,
Bolboschoenus novae-angliae,
Bolboschoenus planiculmis,
Bolboschoenus robustus,
Bolboschoenus schmidii,
Bolboschoenus stagnicola,
Bolboschoenus yagara,
Bolboschoenus koshevnikovii,
Bolboschoenus biconcavus,
References
POWO record for urn:lsid:ipni.org:names:77218530-1: 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].