Kingdom:
Phylum:
Hypnanae
Order:
Hypnales
Family:
Species:
novoguineensis
ID:
1166060

Status:
valid

Authors:
(Geh.) M. Fleisch.

Source:
tro

Year:
1923

Citation Micro:
Musci Buitenzorg 4: 1381 1923

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001165398

Common Names

  • Novoguineensis Ectropotheciopsis
  • Ectropotheciopsis Novoguineensis
  • New Guinea Ectropotheciopsis

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Description

Ectropotheciopsis novoguineensis (also called New Guinea Ectropotheciopsis, among many other common names) is a small, perennial herb with a woody base and a single, erect stem. It is native to New Guinea and grows in dry, rocky areas. It has small, oval-shaped leaves and small, white flowers.

Uses & Benefits

Ectropotheciopsis novoguineensis is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a houseplant. It is also used in traditional medicine for treating various ailments.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flowers of Ectropotheciopsis novoguineensis are white and bell-shaped with five petals. The seeds are small and black, and the seedlings are thin and spindly.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Ectropotheciopsis novoguineensis can be propagated by seed or division. It is best grown in full sun or partial shade in moist, well-drained soil. It is tolerant of a wide range of soils but prefers a slightly acidic soil. It is drought tolerant once established.

Where to Find Ectropotheciopsis novoguineensis

Ectropotheciopsis novoguineensis can be found in New Guinea.

Species in the Ectropotheciopsis genus

Species in the Hypnaceae family

Acritodon nephophilus, Austrohondaella limata, Bryosedgwickia barlassinae, Chryso-hypnum elegantulum, Chryso-hypnum patens, Chryso-hypnum diminutivum, Chryso-hypnum demaretii, Chryso-hypnum cavifolium, Chryso-hypnum frondosum, Chryso-hypnum crosbyi, Chryso-hypnum hylophilum, Chryso-hypnum rostratulum, Chryso-hypnum smithii, Crepidophyllum modestum, Ctenidiadelphus plumularia, Cyathothecium distichaceum, Dacryophyllum falcifolium, Ectropotheciella decrescens, Ectropotheciella distichophylla, Ectropotheciopsis novoguineensis, Ectropothecium glossophylloides, Ectropothecium laxirete, Ectropothecium aciculare, Ectropothecium adnatum, Ectropothecium aeruginosum, Ectropothecium affine, Ectropothecium afromolluscum, Ectropothecium andrei, Ectropothecium aneitense, Ectropothecium angusto-textum, Ectropothecium anisophyllum, Ectropothecium annamense, Ectropothecium arcuatum, Ectropothecium arfakense, Ectropothecium aubertii, Ectropothecium aureo-crispum, Ectropothecium aureum, Ectropothecium aurifolium, Ectropothecium barbelloides, Ectropothecium bingerianum, Ectropothecium bowiei, Ectropothecium brachycladulum, Ectropothecium brevifalcatum, Ectropothecium buitenzorgii, Ectropothecium burmense, Ectropothecium campaniforme, Ectropothecium campanulatum, Ectropothecium capillisetum, Ectropothecium carolinarum, Ectropothecium chamissonis,

References

Max Fleischer (1861-1930): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'M.Fleisch.' in the authors string.
Adalbert Geheeb (1842-1909): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Geh.' in the authors string.
The Bryophyte Nomenclator: Based on data supplied by Bryonames
Tropicos record: 35133680: Based on data supplied by Bryonames