Kingdom:
Phylum:
Bryanae
Order:
Bryales
Family:
Species:
puiggarii
ID:
1167144

Status:
valid

Authors:
(Geh. & Hampe) Broth.

Source:
tro

Year:
1903

Citation Micro:
Nat. Pflanzenfam. I(3): 555 1903

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001166482

Common Names

  • Puiggari's Epipterygium
  • Puiggari's Willowherb
  • Puiggari's Willowweed

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Uses & Benefits

Epipterygium puiggarii 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 puiggarii 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 puiggarii 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 puiggarii

Epipterygium puiggarii is native to the western United States and parts of Canada.

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

Georg Ernst Ludwig Hampe (1795-1880): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Hampe' in the authors string.
Viktor Ferdinand Brotherus (1849-1929): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Broth.' in the authors string.
Adalbert Geheeb (1842-1909): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Geh.' in the authors string.
The Bryophyte Nomenclator: Based on data supplied by Bryonames
Tropicos record: 35135256: Based on data supplied by Bryonames