Kingdom:
Phylum:
Dicranidae
Order:
Dicranales
Species:
subcompressa
ID:
1192690

Status:
valid

Authors:
Hampe ex Müll. Hal.

Source:
tro

Year:
1859

Citation Micro:
Bot. Zeitung (Berlin) 17: 215 1859

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001192028

Common Names

  • Aongstroemia subcompressa
  • Subcompressa Aongstroemia
  • Subcompressa

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Description

Aongstroemia subcompressa (also called 'Fern-Leaf Aongstroemia', among many other common names) is a perennial herb with a creeping rhizome. It is native to China, Japan, and Korea, and is found in moist grasslands and forests. It has long, narrow, and lanceolate leaves with a white midrib and margins that are slightly undulate.

Uses & Benefits

Aongstroemia subcompressa is used in traditional Chinese medicine for its anti-inflammatory, anti-bacterial, and anti-fungal properties. It is also used as an ornamental plant in gardens and parks.

Cultivars, Varieties & Sub-species

Aongstroemia subcompressa var. sabuletorum P. de la Varde

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flowers of Aongstroemia subcompressa are small and white. The seeds are small and black, and the seedlings are thin and delicate.

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Where to Find Aongstroemia subcompressa

Aongstroemia subcompressa is native to the tropical regions of South America.

References

Georg Ernst Ludwig Hampe (1795-1880): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Hampe' in the authors string.
The Bryophyte Nomenclator: Based on data supplied by Bryonames
Tropicos record: 35178765: Based on data supplied by Bryonames