Kingdom:
Phylum:
Hypnanae
Order:
Hypnales
Family:
Species:
adnatum
ID:
1166064

Status:
valid

Authors:
Broth.

Source:
tro

Year:
1900

Citation Micro:
Fl. Schutzgeb. Südsee 97 1900

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001165402

Common Names

  • Adnatum Ectropothecium
  • Ectropothecium Adnatum
  • Adnate Ectropothecium

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Description

Ectropothecium adnatum (also called Adnate Ectropothecium, among many other common names) is a small, perennial herb with a woody base and a single, erect stem. It is native to South Africa and grows in dry, rocky areas. It has small, adnate leaves and small, white flowers.

Uses & Benefits

Ectropothecium adnatum is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a houseplant. It is also used in traditional medicine for treating various ailments.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flowers of Ectropothecium adnatum are white and bell-shaped with five petals. The seeds are small and black, and the seedlings are thin and spindly.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Ectropothecium adnatum can be propagated by seed or division. It is best grown in full sun or partial shade in moist, well-drained soil. It is tolerant of a wide range of soils but prefers a slightly acidic soil. It is drought tolerant once established.

Where to Find Ectropothecium adnatum

Ectropothecium adnatum can be found in the Mediterranean region of Europe and North Africa.

Species in the Ectropothecium genus

Ectropothecium glossophylloides, Ectropothecium laxirete, Ectropothecium aciculare, Ectropothecium adnatum, Ectropothecium aeruginosum, Ectropothecium affine, Ectropothecium afromolluscum, Ectropothecium andrei, Ectropothecium aneitense, Ectropothecium angusto-textum, Ectropothecium anisophyllum, Ectropothecium annamense, Ectropothecium arcuatum, Ectropothecium arfakense, Ectropothecium aubertii, Ectropothecium aureo-crispum, Ectropothecium aureum, Ectropothecium aurifolium, Ectropothecium barbelloides, Ectropothecium bingerianum, Ectropothecium bowiei, Ectropothecium brachycladulum, Ectropothecium brevifalcatum, Ectropothecium buitenzorgii, Ectropothecium burmense, Ectropothecium campaniforme, Ectropothecium campanulatum, Ectropothecium capillisetum, Ectropothecium carolinarum, Ectropothecium chamissonis, Ectropothecium chenagonii, Ectropothecium compressifolium, Ectropothecium condensatum, Ectropothecium cupressoides, Ectropothecium cyathothecioides, Ectropothecium cyathothecium, Ectropothecium cygnicollum, Ectropothecium cyperoides, Ectropothecium dafilae, Ectropothecium dealbatum, Ectropothecium densum, Ectropothecium dentatum, Ectropothecium dentigerum, Ectropothecium diffusum, Ectropothecium diminutum, Ectropothecium diversifolium, Ectropothecium diversirete, Ectropothecium doliare, Ectropothecium dolosum, Ectropothecium drepanocladioides,

Species in the Hypnaceae family

Acritodon nephophilus, Austrohondaella limata, Bryosedgwickia barlassinae, Chryso-hypnum elegantulum, Chryso-hypnum patens, Chryso-hypnum diminutivum, Chryso-hypnum demaretii, Chryso-hypnum cavifolium, Chryso-hypnum frondosum, Chryso-hypnum crosbyi, Chryso-hypnum hylophilum, Chryso-hypnum rostratulum, Chryso-hypnum smithii, Crepidophyllum modestum, Ctenidiadelphus plumularia, Cyathothecium distichaceum, Dacryophyllum falcifolium, Ectropotheciella decrescens, Ectropotheciella distichophylla, Ectropotheciopsis novoguineensis, Ectropothecium glossophylloides, Ectropothecium laxirete, Ectropothecium aciculare, Ectropothecium adnatum, Ectropothecium aeruginosum, Ectropothecium affine, Ectropothecium afromolluscum, Ectropothecium andrei, Ectropothecium aneitense, Ectropothecium angusto-textum, Ectropothecium anisophyllum, Ectropothecium annamense, Ectropothecium arcuatum, Ectropothecium arfakense, Ectropothecium aubertii, Ectropothecium aureo-crispum, Ectropothecium aureum, Ectropothecium aurifolium, Ectropothecium barbelloides, Ectropothecium bingerianum, Ectropothecium bowiei, Ectropothecium brachycladulum, Ectropothecium brevifalcatum, Ectropothecium buitenzorgii, Ectropothecium burmense, Ectropothecium campaniforme, Ectropothecium campanulatum, Ectropothecium capillisetum, Ectropothecium carolinarum, Ectropothecium chamissonis,

References

Viktor Ferdinand Brotherus (1849-1929): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Broth.' in the authors string.
The Bryophyte Nomenclator: Based on data supplied by Bryonames
Tropicos record: 35133691: Based on data supplied by Bryonames