Macrodictyum latifolium - Uses, Benefits & Care
Kingdom:
Phylum:
Dicranidae
Order:
Dicranales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
latifolium
ID:
1210136
Status:
valid
Authors:
(E.B. Bartram) M.J. Price
Source:
tro
Year:
2002
Citation Micro:
J. Bryol. 24: 136 2002
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001209474
Common Names
- Macrodictyum Latifolium
- Latifolium Moss
- Latifolium Moss Plant
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesDescription
Macrodictyum latifolium (also called Broad-leaved Macrodictyum, among many other common names) is a small, yellowish-green liverwort with a thallose, lobed body. It is native to tropical Africa, and is found in humid rainforests and on the edges of streams.
Uses & Benefits
Macrodictyum latifolium is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a traditional medicine for treating fever, headache, and skin diseases.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
The flower of Macrodictyum latifolium is small and yellow in color. Its seeds are small and black. The seedlings are small and delicate.
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesCultivation and Propagation
Macrodictyum latifolium can be propagated by spores or by division of the plant. Cultivation requires a moist, well-drained soil in a shady location. It is best to keep the soil slightly acidic and to avoid direct sunlight.
Where to Find Macrodictyum latifolium
Macrodictyum latifolium can be found in tropical and subtropical regions of the Americas, Africa, and Asia.
Macrodictyum latifolium FAQ
What is the scientific name of Macrodictyum latifolium?
Macrodictyum latifolium
What type of plant is Macrodictyum latifolium?
A moss
Where does Macrodictyum latifolium grow?
It is found in temperate and tropical regions
Species in the Macrodictyum genus
Species in the Dicranaceae family
Braunfelsia angustifolia, Braunfelsia dicranoides, Braunfelsia edentula, Braunfelsia enervis, Braunfelsia plicata, Braunfelsia aenea, Braunfelsia muscicola, Brotherobryum dekockii, Brotherobryum macgregorii, Brotherobryum undulatifolium, Brotherobryum sleumeri, Chorisodontium aciphyllum, Chorisodontium mittenii, Chorisodontium nigricans, Chorisodontium setaceum, Chorisodontium speciosum, Chorisodontium dicranellatum, Chorisodontium magellanicum, Chorisodontium spegazzinii, Chorisodontium luridum, Cryptodicranum armittii, Dicnemon calycinum, Dicnemon semicryptum, Dicnemon cuspidatum, Dicnemon pancheri, Dicnemon planifolium, Dicnemon spathoideum, Dicnemon dixonianum, Dicnemon seriatum, Dicnemon cochlearifolium, Dicnemon subpiliferum, Dicnemon robbinsii, Dicnemon novae-guineae, Dicnemon aneitense, Dicranoloma angustatum, Dicranoloma arfakianum, Dicranoloma assimile, Dicranoloma australe, Dicranoloma austro-scoparium, Dicranoloma billardierei, Dicranoloma blumii, Dicranoloma brachysteleum, Dicranoloma brasiliense, Dicranoloma braunii, Dicranoloma brevifolium, Dicranoloma brevisetum, Dicranoloma calycinum, Dicranoloma capillare, Dicranoloma capillifolioides, Dicranoloma confusum,
References
Edwin Bunting Bartram (1878-1964): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'E.B.Bartram' in the authors string.
Michelle Judith Price (b.1972): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'M.J.Price' in the authors string.
The Bryophyte Nomenclator: Based on data supplied by Bryonames
Tropicos record: 35210943: Based on data supplied by Bryonames