Kingdom:
Phylum:
Jungermanniidae
Order:
Jungermanniales
Species:
otiphylla
ID:
1526502

Status:
valid

Authors:
(Hook. f. & Taylor) Váňa

Source:
rhakhis

Year:
2013

Citation Micro:
Phytotaxa. 112(1): 25. 2013

WFO Identifier:
wfo-1000011868

Common Names

  • Pachyglossa otiphylla
  • Otiphylla Pachyglossa
  • Pachyglossa

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Description

Pachyglossa otiphylla (also called Oti-Leaved Pachyglossa, among many other common names) is a species of liverwort in the family Metzgeriaceae. It is found in the Northern Hemisphere, mainly in North America, Europe, and Asia. It is a terrestrial plant that grows in moist, shady habitats, such as woodlands, meadows, and streamsides.

Uses & Benefits

Pachyglossa otiphylla is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as an ingredient in floral arrangements. It is also used to create natural dyes for fabrics and other materials.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Pachyglossa otiphylla has small, white flowers with five petals and a yellow center. Its seeds are small and round, and its seedlings are thin and fragile.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Pachyglossa otiphylla can be propagated by division or by seed. It prefers moist, well-drained soil in partial shade. It is best to keep the soil slightly acidic and to fertilize regularly.

Where to Find Pachyglossa otiphylla

Pachyglossa otiphylla is native to the Mediterranean region, from Spain to the Middle East.

Pachyglossa otiphylla FAQ

What is the scientific name of Pachyglossa otiphylla?

Pachyglossa otiphylla

What type of plant is Pachyglossa otiphylla?

It is a species of flowering plant in the family Apocynaceae

Where is Pachyglossa otiphylla found?

It is native to tropical Africa

Species in the Lophocoleaceae family

Chiloscyphus septatus, Chiloscyphus chinnarensis, Chiloscyphus pallescens, Chiloscyphus polyanthos, Chiloscyphus lepervanchei, Chiloscyphus kehdingianus, Chiloscyphus durus, Chiloscyphus hookeri, Chiloscyphus breviculus, Chiloscyphus rotundifolius, Chiloscyphus greenwelliae, Chiloscyphus kashyapii, Chiloscyphus subacuminatus, Chiloscyphus subsimilis, Chiloscyphus beesleyanus, Chiloscyphus kilauensis, Chiloscyphus koeppensis, Chiloscyphus bifidus, Chiloscyphus laceratus, Chiloscyphus lambertonii, Chiloscyphus latistipus, Chiloscyphus tridens, Chiloscyphus trigonifolius, Chiloscyphus brevistipulus, Chiloscyphus longifissus, Chiloscyphus confertifolius, Chiloscyphus cornutistipulus, Chiloscyphus parapilistipulus, Chiloscyphus ernstianus, Chiloscyphus etesseanus, Chiloscyphus francanus, Chiloscyphus propagulifer, Chiloscyphus quadricilius, Chiloscyphus graeffeanus, Chiloscyphus renauldii, Chiloscyphus scaberulus, Chiloscyphus acutus, Chiloscyphus similis, Chiloscyphus skottsbergianus, Clasmatocolea vermicularis, Clasmatocolea minutiretis, Clasmatocolea verrucosa, Clasmatocolea fulvella, Clasmatocolea rigens, Clasmatocolea trachypus, Clasmatocolea fasciculata, Clasmatocolea humilis, Clasmatocolea inflexispina, Clasmatocolea gayana, Clasmatocolea navistipula,

References

The Bryophyte Nomenclator: Based on data supplied by Bryonames
Tropicos record: 100389796: Based on data supplied by Bryonames