Status:
valid
Authors:
M.F. Boiko
Source:
tro
Year:
2010
Citation Micro:
Chornomorski Bot. J. 6(1): 96 2010
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001043780
Common Names
- Aulacomnium arenopaludosum
- Arenopaludosum Aulacomnium
- Arenopaludosum Aulacomniu
Description
Aulacomnium arenopaludosum (also called Sand Aulacomnium, among many other common names) is a small, evergreen tree that grows up to 10 m tall and has a trunk diameter of up to 30 cm. It is native to China, India, and Southeast Asia, and is found in tropical and subtropical forests.
Uses & Benefits
Aulacomnium arenopaludosum is used as a fuelwood and for timber. It is also used for medicinal purposes, such as treating fever, malaria, and other ailments.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
The flower of Aulacomnium arenopaludosum is a small, white, star-shaped flower with five petals. The seed is small, black and round. The seedlings are small and have a single, oval-shaped leaf.
Cultivation and Propagation
Aulacomnium arenopaludosum can be propagated by division or cuttings. It prefers partial shade and moist, well-drained soil. Water regularly and fertilize once a month during the growing season.
Where to Find Aulacomnium arenopaludosum
Aulacomnium arenopaludosum can be found in the Arctic tundra of North America and Europe.
Species in the Aulacomniaceae family
Aulacomnium arenopaludosum,
Aulacomnium heterostichoides,
Aulacomnium acuminatum,
Aulacomnium androgynum,
Aulacomnium heterostichum,
Aulacomnium palustre,
Aulacomnium turgidum,
Hymenodontopsis stresemannii,
Hymenodontopsis bifaria,
Hymenodontopsis mnioides,
Hymenodontopsis vallis-gratiae,
Mesochaete taxiforme,
Mesochaete undulata,