Cyathophorum adiantum - Uses, Benefits & Common Names
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Kingdom:
Phylum:
Hypnanae
Order:
Hypopterygiales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
adiantum
ID:
1182034
Status:
valid
Authors:
(Griff.) Mitt.
Source:
tro
Year:
1859
Citation Micro:
J. Proc. Linn. Soc., Bot., Suppl. 2: 147 1859
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001181372
Common Names
- Cyathophorum adiantum
- Adiantum Cyathophorum
- Adiantum Moss
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Cyathophorum adiantum (also called 'Adiantum Cyathophorum', among many other common names) is a small, tufted, perennial grass native to the tropical regions of Africa, Asia, and the Pacific Islands. It grows in grasslands, open woodlands, and disturbed areas, and is often found in dry, sandy soils.
Uses & Benefits
Cyathophorum adiantum is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and parks, and is also used medicinally for treating skin diseases and wounds.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
The flower of Cyathophorum adiantum is white and star-shaped with five petals. The seed is small and round with a dark brown color. The seedlings are small and have short stems.
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Cyathophorum adiantum is native to South America and can be found in tropical and subtropical areas.
Cyathophorum adiantum FAQ
What is the scientific name of Cyathophorum adiantum?
Cyathophorum adiantum
What is the common name of Cyathophorum adiantum?
Unknown
What is the natural habitat of Cyathophorum adiantum?
Freshwater ponds and streams
Species in the Cyathophorum genus
Species in the Hypopterygiaceae family
Arbusculohypopterygium arbuscula, Canalohypopterygium tamariscinum, Catharomnion ciliatum, Cyathophorum adiantum, Cyathophorum africanum, Cyathophorum bulbosum, Cyathophorum spinosum, Cyathophorum tahitense, Dendrocyathophorum decolyi, Dendrohypopterygium filiculiforme, Hypopterygium hookerianum, Hypopterygium didictyon, Hypopterygium discolor, Hypopterygium flavolimbatum, Hypopterygium rotulatum, Hypopterygium sandwicense, Hypopterygium tamarisci, Hypopterygium vriesei, Hypopterygium lutescens, Hypopterygium elatum, Hypopterygium parvifolium, Hypopterygium obstusum, Lopidium concinnum, Lopidium nematosum, Lopidium struthiopteris,
References
William Griffith (1810-1845): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Griff.' in the authors string.
William Mitten (1819-1906): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Mitt.' in the authors string.
The Bryophyte Nomenclator: Based on data supplied by Bryonames
Tropicos record: 35158840: Based on data supplied by Bryonames