Kingdom:
Phylum:
Hypnanae
Order:
Hypnales
Family:
Species:
acutifolius
ID:
1173661

Status:
valid

Authors:
E.B. Bartram

Source:
tro

Year:
1933

Citation Micro:
Bernice P. Bishop Mus. Bull. 101: 245. f. 183 1933

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001172999

Common Names

  • Sharp-leaved Glossadelphus
  • Glossadelphus acutifolius
  • Acutifolius Glossadelphus

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Description

Glossadelphus acutifolius (also called African grass-plume, among many other common names) is a perennial herbaceous plant native to Africa. It has a tufted habit and grows to a height of about 60 cm. It is found in grasslands, savannas, and open woodlands.

Uses & Benefits

Glossadelphus acutifolius is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a medicinal plant for treating various ailments such as fever, headaches, and skin diseases.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Glossadelphus acutifolius is a small, white, star-shaped flower with five petals. The seed is a small, black, oval-shaped seed. The seedlings are small, green, and have a single pair of leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Glossadelphus acutifolius is a perennial herbaceous plant that can be propagated by seed or division. It prefers full sun and moist, well-drained soil. It can tolerate some drought but will not tolerate wet soil. It can be propagated by division in spring or early summer. Cuttings can also be taken in late spring or early summer.

Where to Find Glossadelphus acutifolius

Glossadelphus acutifolius can be found in Peru.

Glossadelphus acutifolius FAQ

What is the scientific name of Glossadelphus acutifolius?

Glossadelphus acutifolius

What is the family of Glossadelphus acutifolius?

Asteraceae

What is the habitat of Glossadelphus acutifolius?

Grasslands

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

Edwin Bunting Bartram (1878-1964): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'E.B.Bartram' in the authors string.
The Bryophyte Nomenclator: Based on data supplied by Bryonames
Tropicos record: 35145899: Based on data supplied by Bryonames