Cyathophorum africanum - Uses, Benefits & Common Names
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Kingdom:
Phylum:
Hypnanae
Order:
Hypopterygiales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
africanum
ID:
1182035
Status:
valid
Authors:
Dixon
Source:
tro
Year:
1918
Citation Micro:
Smithsonian Misc. Collect. 69(8): 5. 3 1918
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001181373
Common Names
- Cyathophorum africanum
- African Cyathophorum
- African Moss
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Cyathophorum africanum (also called 'African Cyathophorum', among many other common names) is a small, tufted, perennial grass native to the tropical regions of Africa. It grows in grasslands, open woodlands, and disturbed areas, and is often found in moist, sandy soils.
Uses & Benefits
Cyathophorum africanum 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 africanum 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 africanum is native to Africa and can be found in tropical and subtropical areas.
Cyathophorum africanum FAQ
What is the scientific name of Cyathophorum africanum?
Cyathophorum africanum
What is the common name of Cyathophorum africanum?
Unknown
What is the natural habitat of Cyathophorum africanum?
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
Hugh Neville Dixon (1861-1944): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Dixon' in the authors string.
The Bryophyte Nomenclator: Based on data supplied by Bryonames
Tropicos record: 35158841: Based on data supplied by Bryonames