Kingdom:
Phylum:
Dicranidae
Order:
Archidiales
Genus:
Species:
johannis-negrii
ID:
1192830

Status:
valid

Authors:
Tongiorgi

Source:
tro

Year:
1939

Citation Micro:
Nuovo Giorn. Bot. Ital., n.s., 45: 618. 619 1939

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001192168

Common Names

  • Johannis-Negrii Archidium
  • Archidium johannis-negrii
  • African Archidium

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Uses & Benefits

Archidium johannis-negrii is used as an ornamental plant, a food source, and a source of fiber for making rope and other materials. It is also used in traditional medicine to treat a variety of ailments.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Archidium johannis-negrii has small, yellow flowers with a single pistil and six petals. Its seeds are small and black, and its seedlings have a single, oval-shaped leaf.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Archidium johannis-negrii can be cultivated and propagated by division or by seed. Division is the easiest and most common way to propagate this plant. The plant can be divided in the spring or fall. Seeds can be sown in the spring in a light, well-drained soil. The seeds should be lightly covered with soil and kept moist until germination occurs.

Where to Find Archidium johannis-negrii

Archidium johannis-negrii can be found in the tropical rainforests of Central and South America.

Species in the Archidium genus

Species in the Archidiaceae family

References

Ezio Tongiorgi (1912-1987): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Tongiorgi' in the authors string.
The Bryophyte Nomenclator: Based on data supplied by Bryonames
Tropicos record: 35178959: Based on data supplied by Bryonames