Kingdom:
Phylum:
Dicranidae
Order:
Dicranales
Species:
rodriguezii
ID:
1183025

Status:
valid

Authors:
Müll. Hal. ex Renauld & Cardot

Source:
tro

Year:
1895

Citation Micro:
Bull. Soc. Roy. Bot. Belgique 33(2): 113 1895

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001182363

Common Names

  • Leucophanes rodriguezii
  • Rodriguez's Leucophanes
  • Rodriguezii Leucophanes

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Uses & Benefits

Leucophanes rodriguezii has been used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a source of fiber for making paper.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Leucophanes rodriguezii is white with yellowish-green veins, and has a diameter of about 2 cm. The seed is small, round and brown in color. The seedlings are about 1 cm long, with a single cotyledon and two small leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Cultivation and propagation of Leucophanes rodriguezii: This plant is best grown in moist, well-drained soil in full sun to partial shade. It can be propagated by division or by seed. Division is best done in early spring or late summer. Seeds should be sown in a cold frame in the spring or autumn.

Where to Find Leucophanes rodriguezii

Leucophanes rodriguezii is native to the Mediterranean region.

Species in the Calymperaceae family

Arthrocormus schimperi, Calymperes robinsonii, Calymperes rubiginosum, Calymperes aeruginosum, Calymperes afzelii, Calymperes beccarii, Calymperes boulayi, Calymperes couguiense, Calymperes crassinerve, Calymperes erosum, Calymperes fasciculatum, Calymperes graeffeanum, Calymperes guildingii, Calymperes guineense, Calymperes hispidum, Calymperes levyanum, Calymperes linearifolium, Calymperes lonchophyllum, Calymperes loucoubense, Calymperes mangalorense, Calymperes moluccense, Calymperes motleyi, Calymperes nanum, Calymperes nicaraguense, Calymperes othmeri, Calymperes palisotii, Calymperes pallidum, Calymperes pintasii, Calymperes platyloma, Calymperes porrectum, Calymperes pungens, Calymperes schmidtii, Calymperes serratum, Calymperes smithii, Calymperes strictifolium, Calymperes subintegrum, Calymperes subserratum, Calymperes tahitense, Calymperes tenerum, Calymperes thomeanum, Calymperes venezuelanum, Calymperes bartramii, Calymperes noakhalense, Calymperes mitrafugax, Calymperes boninense, Calymperes norkettii, Calymperes woodii, Calymperes serratioides, Exodictyon dentatum, Exodictyon incrassatum,

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: 35160394: Based on data supplied by Bryonames