Kingdom:
Phylum:
Pelliidae
Order:
Pallaviciniales
Species:
rubescens
ID:
1532413

Status:
valid

Authors:
Steph.

Source:
rhakhis

Year:
1900

Citation Micro:
Mémoires de l'Herbier Boissier. 11: 333. 1900

WFO Identifier:
wfo-1000016755


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Description

Symphyogyna rubescens (also called Rubescent Symphyogyna, among many other common names) is an annual herbaceous plant with a slender stem and small, white flowers. It is native to South America and is found in moist, grassy areas.

Uses & Benefits

Symphyogyna rubescens is used in traditional medicine and as a food source for humans and livestock.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Symphyogyna rubescens is pink and has five petals. The seed is small and round. The seedlings are short and have small leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Symphyogyna rubescens can be propagated by seed or division. It prefers a moist, well-drained soil in a sunny or partially shaded position. It is drought tolerant and can tolerate some frost.

Where to Find Symphyogyna rubescens

Symphyogyna rubescens is native to tropical Africa.

Symphyogyna rubescens FAQ

What is the scientific name of Symphyogyna rubescens?

Symphyogyna rubescens

What is the common name of Symphyogyna rubescens?

Ruddy Symphyogyna

Where is Symphyogyna rubescens native to?

Tropical America

Species in the Symphyogyna genus

Symphyogyna aspera, Symphyogyna brasiliensis, Symphyogyna brongniartii, Symphyogyna podophylla, Symphyogyna sinuata, Symphyogyna hymenophyllum, Symphyogyna tenuinervis, Symphyogyna rectidens, Symphyogyna similis, Symphyogyna hochstetteri, Symphyogyna rhodina, Symphyogyna leptothelia, Symphyogyna apiculispina, Symphyogyna atronervia, Symphyogyna boliviensis, Symphyogyna caduciloba, Symphyogyna circinata, Symphyogyna digitisquama, Symphyogyna fuscovirens, Symphyogyna ignambiensis, Symphyogyna interrupta, Symphyogyna irregularis, Symphyogyna lacerosquama, Symphyogyna lindmanii, Symphyogyna luetzelburgii, Symphyogyna marginata, Symphyogyna mexicana, Symphyogyna multiflora, Symphyogyna paucidens, Symphyogyna purpureolimbata, Symphyogyna rubescens, Symphyogyna rubritincta, Symphyogyna semiinvolucrata, Symphyogyna subsimplex, Symphyogyna trivitatta, Symphyogyna ulvoides, Symphyogyna undulata, Symphyogyna volkensii,

Species in the Pallaviciniaceae family

Greeneothallus gemmiparus, Jensenia spinosa, Jensenia florschuetzii, Jensenia difformis, Jensenia connivens, Jensenia decipiens, Jensenia wallisii, Jensenia crassifrons, Pallavicinia camisassai, Pallavicinia ambigua, Pallavicinia baldwinii, Pallavicinia bipinnata, Pallavicinia cylindrica, Pallavicinia himalayensis, Pallavicinia hypandra, Pallavicinia indica, Pallavicinia levieri, Pallavicinia lyellii, Pallavicinia pseudolyellii, Pallavicinia purpurea, Pallavicinia ridleyi, Pallavicinia rubristipa, Pallavicinia subciliata, Podomitrium phyllanthus, Podomitrium malaccense, Podomitrium marginatum, Seppeltia succuba, Symphyogyna aspera, Symphyogyna brasiliensis, Symphyogyna brongniartii, Symphyogyna podophylla, Symphyogyna sinuata, Symphyogyna hymenophyllum, Symphyogyna tenuinervis, Symphyogyna rectidens, Symphyogyna similis, Symphyogyna hochstetteri, Symphyogyna rhodina, Symphyogyna leptothelia, Symphyogyna apiculispina, Symphyogyna atronervia, Symphyogyna boliviensis, Symphyogyna caduciloba, Symphyogyna circinata, Symphyogyna digitisquama, Symphyogyna fuscovirens, Symphyogyna ignambiensis, Symphyogyna interrupta, Symphyogyna irregularis, Symphyogyna lacerosquama,

References

The Bryophyte Nomenclator: Based on data supplied by Bryonames
Tropicos record: 100401368: Based on data supplied by Bryonames