Status:
valid
Authors:
Moq.
Source:
tro
Year:
1849
Citation Micro:
Prodr. [A. P. de Candolle] 13(2): 279. 1849 [5 May 1849]
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001046388
Common Names
- Psilotrichum ferrugineum
- Psilotrichum
- Ferrugineum Psilotrichum
Description
Psilotrichum ferrugineum (also called Rusty Psilotrichum, among many other common names) is a small shrub with a woody stem and small, white flowers. It is native to Madagascar and is found in dry forests and scrublands.
Uses & Benefits
Psilotrichum ferrugineum is used as an ornamental plant and for erosion control.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
Psilotrichum ferrugineum has small, yellow flowers with 5 petals and 5 sepals. The seeds are small, dark brown and have a smooth surface. The seedlings are small, with two cotyledons.
Cultivation and Propagation
Psilotrichum ferrugineum can be propagated by division. It is best to divide the clumps every few years to keep the plant healthy. Division can be done in the spring or autumn.
Where to Find Psilotrichum ferrugineum
Psilotrichum ferrugineum can be found in tropical and subtropical regions of Africa, Asia, and Australia.
Species in the Psilotrichum genus
Psilotrichum gnaphalobryum,
Psilotrichum axilliflorum,
Psilotrichum scleranthum,
Psilotrichum boivinianum,
Psilotrichum madagascariense,
Psilotrichum laxiflorum,
Psilotrichum tomentosum,
Psilotrichum cyathuloides,
Psilotrichum sericeum,
Psilotrichum majus,
Psilotrichum fallax,
Psilotrichum vollesenii,
Psilotrichum schimperi,
Psilotrichum ferrugineum,
Psilotrichum yunnanense,
Psilotrichum erythrostachyum,
Species in the Amaranthaceae family
Achyranthes arborescens,
Achyranthes aspera,
Achyranthes bidentata,
Achyranthes diandra,
Achyranthes fasciculata,
Achyranthes mangarevica,
Achyranthes marchionica,
Achyranthes margaretarum,
Achyranthes mutica,
Achyranthes splendens,
Achyranthes talbotii,
Achyranthes shahii,
Achyropsis avicularis,
Achyropsis filifolia,
Achyropsis fruticulosa,
Achyropsis gracilis,
Achyropsis laniceps,
Achyropsis leptostachya,
Acroglochin obtusifolia,
Acroglochin persicarioides,
Aerva artemisioides,
Aerva caudata,
Aerva congesta,
Aerva coriacea,
Aerva edulis,
Aerva glabrata,
Aerva humbertii,
Aerva javanica,
Aerva lanata,
Aerva leucura,
Aerva madagassica,
Aerva microphylla,
Aerva monsonia,
Aerva radicans,
Aerva revoluta,
Aerva sanguinolenta,
Aerva timorensis,
Aerva triangularifolia,
Aerva villosa,
Aerva wightii,
Agathophora alopecuroides,
Agriophyllum lateriflorum,
Agriophyllum latifolium,
Agriophyllum minus,
Agriophyllum montasirii,
Agriophyllum paletzkianum,
Agriophyllum squarrosum,
Allenrolfea occidentalis,
Allenrolfea patagonica,
Allenrolfea vaginata,