Kingdom:
Phylum:
Dicranidae
Order:
Dicranales
Species:
longisetus
ID:
1193034

Status:
valid

Authors:
(Hook.) E.B. Bartram

Source:
tro

Year:
1946

Citation Micro:
Bryologist 49: 110 1946

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001192372

Common Names

  • Atractylocarpus longisetus
  • Long-Haired Atractylocarpus
  • Long-Haired Mountain Palm
  • Long-Haired Palm

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Uses & Benefits

Atractylocarpus longisetus is used in traditional medicine for treating fever, rheumatism, and other ailments. It is also used as an ornamental plant in landscaping.

Cultivars, Varieties & Sub-species

Atractylocarpus longisetus var. meridensis (Hampe) Pursell
Atractylocarpus longisetus var. laxifolius (Broth.) Pursell

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Flower: The flower of Atractylocarpus longisetus is a white, cup-shaped flower with a yellow center. Seed: The seed of Atractylocarpus longisetus is a small, black, oval-shaped seed. Seedlings: The seedlings of Atractylocarpus longisetus are thin, green, and have a single pointed tip.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Atractylocarpus longisetus is a species of moss that can be propagated by division or spore sowing. It prefers moist, shaded areas and can be grown in a variety of soils. It is best to keep the soil slightly moist and not allow it to dry out completely. It is also important to keep the soil slightly acidic, with a pH of 5.5-6.5. It can be grown in full sun or partial shade.

Where to Find Atractylocarpus longisetus

Atractylocarpus longisetus can be found in South America.

Species in the Leucobryaceae family

Holomitriopsis laevifolia, Mitrobryum koelzii, Sphaerothecium phascoideum, Sphaerothecium reconditum, Sphaerothecium subchlorophyllosum, Steyermarkiella anomalodictya, Atractylocarpus alpinus, Atractylocarpus alticaulis, Atractylocarpus brasiliensis, Atractylocarpus longisetus, Atractylocarpus nanus, Atractylocarpus neocaledonicus, Atractylocarpus patagonicus, Atractylocarpus madagascariensis, Atractylocarpus novoguineensis, Atractylocarpus subporodictyon, Brothera leana, Campylopodiella himalayana, Campylopodiella flagellacea, Campylopodiella crenulata, Campylopodiella stenocarpa, Campylopodiella dorothyae, Campylopus joshii, Campylopus incurvatus, Campylopus laxoventralis, Campylopus sharpii, Campylopus acuminatus, Campylopus aemulans, Campylopus albidovirens, Campylopus ambiguus, Campylopus amboroensis, Campylopus anderssonii, Campylopus andreanus, Campylopus angustiretis, Campylopus arctocarpus, Campylopus arcuatus, Campylopus areodictyon, Campylopus argyrocaulon, Campylopus asperifolius, Campylopus atrovirens, Campylopus aureonitens, Campylopus austro-alpinus, Campylopus austrosubulatus, Campylopus bartramiaceus, Campylopus beauverdianus, Campylopus belangeri, Campylopus bicolor, Campylopus brevipilus, Campylopus brunneus, Campylopus cambouei,

References

William Jackson Hooker (1785-1865): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Hook.' in the authors string.
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: 35179218: Based on data supplied by Bryonames