Glossadelphus amboinensis - Uses, Benefits & Common Names
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Kingdom:
Phylum:
Hypnanae
Order:
Hypnales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
amboinensis
ID:
1173663
Status:
valid
Authors:
M. Fleisch.
Source:
tro
Year:
1923
Citation Micro:
Musci Buitenzorg 4: 1357 1923
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001173001
Common Names
- Amboina Glossadelphus
- Glossadelphus amboinensis
- Amboinensis Glossadelphus
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesDescription
Glossadelphus amboinensis (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 amboinensis 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 amboinensis 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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Glossadelphus amboinensis can be found in Indonesia.
Glossadelphus amboinensis FAQ
What is the scientific name of Glossadelphus amboinensis?
Glossadelphus amboinensis
What is the family of Glossadelphus amboinensis?
Asteraceae
What is the habitat of Glossadelphus amboinensis?
Grasslands
Species in the Glossadelphus genus
Glossadelphus acutifolius, Glossadelphus amboinensis, Glossadelphus anisopterus, Glossadelphus dimorphus, Glossadelphus guineensis, Glossadelphus hermaphroditus, Glossadelphus ivoreanus, Glossadelphus julaceus, Glossadelphus limnobioides, Glossadelphus mauiensis, Glossadelphus rivicola, Glossadelphus semiscabrus, Glossadelphus singalangensis, Glossadelphus strictifolius, Glossadelphus tahitensis, Glossadelphus viridis,
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
Max Fleischer (1861-1930): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'M.Fleisch.' in the authors string.
The Bryophyte Nomenclator: Based on data supplied by Bryonames
Tropicos record: 35145901: Based on data supplied by Bryonames