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
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.
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,