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
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.
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 Pachyglossa genus
Pachyglossa grolleana,
Pachyglossa dissitifolia,
Pachyglossa fissa,
Pachyglossa spegazziniana,
Pachyglossa tenacifolia,
Pachyglossa austrigena,
Pachyglossa boveana,
Pachyglossa exilis,
Pachyglossa gottscheoides,
Pachyglossa otiphylla,
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,