Kingdom:
Phylum:
Bryanae
Order:
Bryales
Family:
Species:
orbifolium
ID:
1167141

Status:
valid

Authors:
Müll. Hal.

Source:
tro

Year:
1879

Citation Micro:
Linnaea 42: 473 1879

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001166479

Common Names

  • Orbifoliate Epipterygium
  • Orbifoliate Willowherb
  • Orbifoliate Willowweed

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Uses & Benefits

Epipterygium orbifolium 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

Epipterygium orbifolium has small white flowers with four petals and yellow anthers. Its seeds are small and black in color. The seedlings are small and have a single pair of leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Epipterygium orbifolium 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 orbifolium

Epipterygium orbifolium can be found in North America, Europe, and Asia.

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

Karl Müller (1818-1899): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Müll.Hal.' in the authors string.
The Bryophyte Nomenclator: Based on data supplied by Bryonames
Tropicos record: 35135252: Based on data supplied by Bryonames