Kingdom:
Phylum:
Bryanae
Order:
Bryales
Family:
Species:
brasiliense
ID:
1167129

Status:
valid

Authors:
E.B. Bartram

Source:
tro

Year:
1952

Citation Micro:
J. Wash. Acad. Sci. 42(6): 180 1952

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001166467

Common Names

  • Brazilian Epipterygium
  • Brazilian Willowherb
  • Brazilian Willowweed

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Description

Epipterygium brasiliense (also called Brazilian Epipterygium, among many other common names) is a small herbaceous plant native to the Brazilian Atlantic Forest. It has a small, narrow, and lanceolate-shaped leaves and grows in moist, shady areas.

Uses & Benefits

Epipterygium brasiliense is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a ground cover. It is also used as a medicinal plant for treating various ailments such as fever, cold, and cough.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flowers of Epipterygium brasiliense are small, yellow-green, and have a bell-shaped calyx. The seeds are small, brown, and have a thin, papery texture. The seedlings are small, with thin, papery leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Epipterygium brasiliense is a perennial herbaceous plant native to South America. It is best grown in full sun and prefers well-drained soil. Propagation is done by seed or division of the clumps. Seeds should be sown in spring or early summer and can be started indoors in a warm, sunny location. Division of the clumps can be done in spring or fall.

Where to Find Epipterygium brasiliense

Epipterygium brasiliense can be found in South America.

Species in the Mniaceae family

Mniobryum brevisetum, Mniobryum linderi, Mniobryum pergracile, Mniobryum perlaxum, Mniobryum rubrum, Mniobryum ruwenzorense, Mniobryum sparsifolium, Mniobryum tortifolium, Webera denticostata, Webera striatidens, Webera taylorii, Webera synoica, Cinclidium arcticum, Cinclidium latifolium, Cinclidium minutifolium, Cinclidium stygium, Cinclidium subrotundum, Cinclidium alaskanum, Cyrtomnium hymenophyllum, Cyrtomnium hymenophylloides, Epipterygium brasiliense, Epipterygium convalleum, Epipterygium immarginatum, Epipterygium mandonii, Epipterygium mexicanum, Epipterygium puiggarii, Epipterygium rigidum, Epipterygium tozeri, Epipterygium wrightii, Epipterygium koelzii, Epipterygium vanuatuicum, Epipterygium opararense, Epipterygium nagasakense, Epipterygium orbifolium, Epipterygium atlanticum, Epipterygium biauritum, Epipterygium oreophilum, Epipterygium yunnanense, Leucolepis acanthoneura, Mielichhoferia shevockii, Mielichhoferia pilifera, Mielichhoferia acuminata, Mielichhoferia acutifolia, Mielichhoferia argentifolia, Mielichhoferia auriseta, Mielichhoferia badhwarii, Mielichhoferia borbonica, Mielichhoferia brotheri, Mielichhoferia bryocarpa, Mielichhoferia canescens,

References

Edwin Bunting Bartram (1878-1964): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'E.B.Bartram' in the authors string.
The Bryophyte Nomenclator: Based on data supplied by Bryonames
Tropicos record: 35135238: Based on data supplied by Bryonames