Kingdom:
Phylum:
Dicranidae
Order:
Archidiales
Genus:
Species:
julicaule
ID:
1192832

Status:
valid

Authors:
Müll. Hal.

Source:
tro

Year:
1899

Citation Micro:
Hedwigia 38: 52 1899

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001192170

Common Names

  • Julicaule Archidium
  • Archidium julicaule
  • African Archidium

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Uses & Benefits

Archidium julicaule 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 julicaule 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 julicaule 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 julicaule

Archidium julicaule can be found in the tropical rainforests of Central and South America.

Species in the Archidium genus

Species in the Archidiaceae family

References

Karl Müller (1818-1899): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Müll.Hal.' in the authors string.
The Bryophyte Nomenclator: Based on data supplied by Bryonames
Tropicos record: 35178961: Based on data supplied by Bryonames