Glossadelphus mauiensis - Uses, Benefits & Common Names
Kingdom:
Phylum:
Hypnanae
Order:
Hypnales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
mauiensis
ID:
1173695
Status:
valid
Authors:
Broth.
Source:
tro
Year:
1927
Citation Micro:
Bernice P. Bishop Mus. Bull. 40: 31. 7 f. 24 1927
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001173033
Common Names
- Glossadelphus mauiensis
- Mauiensis Glossadelphus
- Maui Glossadelphus
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesUses & Benefits
Glossadelphus mauiensis is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and landscapes for its attractive foliage and flowers. It can also be used as a hedge or screen plant.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
The flower of Glossadelphus mauiensis is a small, white, star-shaped flower with five petals. The seed is a small, black, oval-shaped seed. The seedlings are thin and have small, light green leaves.
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesCultivation and Propagation
Glossadelphus mauiensis is a small, perennial herb that grows in moist, shady areas. It can be propagated by division or by seed. Division should be done in early spring or late fall. Seeds should be sown in a well-drained, sandy soil and kept moist until germination. Once established, Glossadelphus mauiensis is drought tolerant.
Where to Find Glossadelphus mauiensis
Glossadelphus mauiensis is found in tropical Africa, from Guinea to Uganda.
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
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: 35145936: Based on data supplied by Bryonames