Stomatium agninum - Uses, Benefits & Care
Status:
valid
Authors:
(Haw.) Schwantes
Source:
Caryophyllales.org
Year:
1926
Citation Micro:
in Z. Sukkulentenk. 2: 176. 1926.
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001436211
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesDescription
Stomatium agninum (also called 'Agnus's Stomatium' and 'Agnus's-leaf Stomatium', among many other common names) is a small, cushion-forming moss found in the Southern Hemisphere. It has a yellow-green color and is characterized by its small, densely-packed leaves. It is native to South America, South Africa, and Australia, and is typically found in moist, shady habitats.
Uses & Benefits
Stomatium agninum is a drought tolerant plant that is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and landscapes. It can also be used as a groundcover in dry, sunny areas.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
The flower of Stomatium agninum is a small, white, tubular flower with four petals. The seed is a small, black, triangular-shaped seed. The seedlings are small, dark green, and have a few leaves.
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesCultivation and Propagation
Stomatium agninum is a perennial, herbaceous plant native to the Mediterranean region. It can be propagated from seed or cuttings. Seeds should be sown in spring or early summer in a well-drained soil mix. Cuttings should be taken from the new growth in spring and rooted in a moist soil mix. The plant prefers full sun and well-drained soil.
Where to Find Stomatium agninum
Stomatium agninum can be found in the Eastern Cape Province of South Africa.
Stomatium agninum FAQ
What is the scientific name of Stomatium agninum?
Stomatium agninum
What is the common name of Stomatium agninum?
Stomatium
What is the family of Stomatium agninum?
Aizoaceae
Species in the Stomatium genus
Stomatium acutifolium, Stomatium alboroseum, Stomatium angustifolium, Stomatium beaufortense, Stomatium braunsii, Stomatium bryantii, Stomatium deficiens, Stomatium difforme, Stomatium duthieae, Stomatium ermininum, Stomatium fulleri, Stomatium geoffreyi, Stomatium gerstneri, Stomatium grandidens, Stomatium integrum, Stomatium jamesii, Stomatium latifolium, Stomatium lesliei, Stomatium leve, Stomatium loganii, Stomatium meyeri, Stomatium middelburgense, Stomatium murinum, Stomatium mustelinum, Stomatium paucidens, Stomatium peersii, Stomatium pluridens, Stomatium resedolens, Stomatium ronaldii, Stomatium rouxii, Stomatium ryderae, Stomatium suaveolens, Stomatium suricatinum, Stomatium trifarium, Stomatium villetii, Stomatium viride, Stomatium agninum, Stomatium bolusiae,
Species in the Aizoaceae family
References
Adrian Hardy Haworth (1767-1833): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Haw.' in the authors string.
Martin Heinrich Gustav Schwantes (1881-1960): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Schwantes' in the authors string.
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