Phthirusa rhynchophylla - Uses, Benefits & Care
Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Santalales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
rhynchophylla
ID:
1036269
Status:
valid
Authors:
(Kuijt) Kuijt
Source:
tro
Year:
2011
Citation Micro:
Pl. Divers. Evol. 129: 174 (2011)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001035607
Common Names
- Rhynchophylla Phthirusa
- Phthirusa Rhynchophylla
- Phthirusa rhynchophylla
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesDescription
Phthirusa rhynchophylla (also called Phthirusa, among many other common names) is a small, yellow-green moss species with a smooth texture. It is native to North America, Europe, and Asia, and is typically found in moist, shady areas such as woodlands and forests.
Uses & Benefits
Phthirusa rhynchophylla is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a ground cover. It is also used to make herbal medicines for treating various ailments such as fever, inflammation, and skin diseases.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
Phthirusa rhynchophylla has small yellow flowers that are clustered together in a spike. The seeds are small and black. The seedlings are small and have a single pair of leaves.
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesCultivation and Propagation
Phthirusa rhynchophylla is a small, evergreen shrub that is native to East Asia. It is a low-maintenance plant that prefers partial shade and moist, well-drained soil. Propagation is done by seed or cuttings. Seeds should be sown in spring and cuttings should be taken in late summer or early fall.
Where to Find Phthirusa rhynchophylla
Phthirusa rhynchophylla is native to the southwestern United States and northern Mexico. It is typically found in dry, rocky areas and open woodlands.
Species in the Phthirusa genus
Phthirusa murcae, Phthirusa nitens, Phthirusa pedicularis, Phthirusa lobaterae, Phthirusa schneeana, Phthirusa verruculosa, Phthirusa subcorymbosa, Phthirusa steyermarkiana, Phthirusa stenophylla, Phthirusa clandestina, Phthirusa delicatula, Phthirusa angulata, Phthirusa guyanensis, Phthirusa elliptica, Phthirusa janeirensis, Phthirusa exilis, Phthirusa inorna, Phthirusa macrophylla, Phthirusa hutchisonii, Phthirusa rhynchophylla, Phthirusa phaeoclados, Phthirusa monetaria, Phthirusa angulata,
Species in the Loranthaceae family
Actinanthella menyharthii, Actinanthella wyliei, Aetanthus andreanus, Aetanthus colombianus, Aetanthus coriaceus, Aetanthus dichotomus, Aetanthus engelsii, Aetanthus macranthus, Aetanthus mutisii, Aetanthus nodosus, Aetanthus ornatus, Aetanthus ovalis, Aetanthus trifolius, Aetanthus prolongatus, Aetanthus sessilifolius, Aetanthus verticillatus, Aetanthus megaphyllus, Aetanthus pascoensis, Aetanthus tachirensis, Aetanthus validus, Agelanthus atrocoronatus, Agelanthus bipartitus, Agelanthus brunneus, Agelanthus combreticola, Agelanthus copaiferae, Agelanthus crassifolius, Agelanthus deltae, Agelanthus dichrous, Agelanthus discolor, Agelanthus djurensis, Agelanthus dodonaeifolius, Agelanthus elegantulus, Agelanthus entebbensis, Agelanthus falcifolius, Agelanthus flammeus, Agelanthus fuellebornii, Agelanthus gilgii, Agelanthus glaucoviridis, Agelanthus glomeratus, Agelanthus gracilis, Agelanthus guineensis, Agelanthus henriquesii, Agelanthus heteromorphus, Agelanthus igneus, Agelanthus irangensis, Agelanthus kayseri, Agelanthus keilii, Agelanthus krausei, Agelanthus kraussianus, Agelanthus lancifolius,
References
The Plant List v1.1 record tro-100355631: Based on the initial data import
Job Kuijt (b.1930): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Kuijt' in the authors string.