Prionothallus xiphoides - Uses, Benefits & Care
Kingdom:
Phylum:
Pelliidae
Order:
Pallaviciniales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
xiphoides
ID:
1532347
Status:
valid
Authors:
(Hook. f. & Taylor) Mamontov, Vilnet & Schäf.-Verw.
Source:
rhakhis
Year:
2021
Citation Micro:
Arctoa. 30(2): 167. 2021
WFO Identifier:
wfo-1000016697
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesDescription
Prionothallus xiphoides (also called Prionothallus xiphoides, among many other common names) is a small, perennial herbaceous plant native to the Mediterranean region. It has narrow, linear leaves and small, white flowers. It typically grows in dry, rocky habitats.
Uses & Benefits
Prionothallus xiphoides is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and parks due to its attractive foliage. It is also used as a groundcover in shady areas.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
Prionothallus xiphoides has small, white flowers with four petals. Its seeds are small and black in color. The seedlings are short and thin with a single, long leaf.
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesCultivation and Propagation
Prionothallus xiphoides can be propagated by division or seed. It prefers moist, well-drained soils and full sun to partial shade. It is drought tolerant and can tolerate a wide range of soils.
Where to Find Prionothallus xiphoides
Prionothallus xiphoides can be found in the Northern Hemisphere in places such as the United States, Canada, and Europe.
Prionothallus xiphoides FAQ
What is the scientific name of Prionothallus xiphoides?
Prionothallus xiphoides
What type of plant is Prionothallus xiphoides?
It is a fern
Where is Prionothallus xiphoides found?
It is found in North America
Species in the Prionothallus genus
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: 100523303: Based on data supplied by Bryonames