Octoblepharum leptoneuron - Uses, Benefits & Common Names
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Kingdom:
Phylum:
Dicranidae
Order:
Dicranales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
leptoneuron
ID:
1189356
Status:
valid
Authors:
Cardot
Source:
tro
Year:
1908
Citation Micro:
Rev. Bryol. 35: 63 1908
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001188694
Common Names
- Octoblepharum Moss
- Slender-leaved Octoblepharum Moss
- Octoblepharum Leptoneuron
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Octoblepharum leptoneuron (also called Slender-nerve Octoblepharum, among many other common names) is a species of moss that is found in tropical regions of Africa, Asia, Australia, and the Pacific Islands. It grows in shady, moist habitats, such as forests, grasslands, and wetlands.
Uses & Benefits
Octoblepharum leptoneuron is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a ground cover. It is also used to reduce erosion and to stabilize slopes. The plant is also used as a medicinal herb to treat a variety of ailments.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
The flower of Octoblepharum leptoneuron is small and white, with a yellow center. The seed is a small, black, oval-shaped seed. The seedlings are small and thin, with a single leaf.
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Octoblepharum leptoneuron can be found in Africa.
Octoblepharum leptoneuron FAQ
What is the scientific name of Octoblepharum leptoneuron?
Octoblepharum leptoneuron
What is the natural habitat of Octoblepharum leptoneuron?
Tropical forests
What is the average height of Octoblepharum leptoneuron?
2-3 meters
Species in the Octoblepharum genus
Octoblepharum arthrocormoides, Octoblepharum africanum, Octoblepharum albidum, Octoblepharum ampullaceum, Octoblepharum cocuiense, Octoblepharum cylindricum, Octoblepharum depressum, Octoblepharum erectifolium, Octoblepharum leptoneuron, Octoblepharum pulvinatum, Octoblepharum rhaphidostegium, Octoblepharum stramineum, Octoblepharum tatei, Octoblepharum leucobryoides, Octoblepharum benitotanii, Octoblepharum peristomiruptum, Octoblepharum pocsii,
Species in the Octoblepharaceae family
Octoblepharum arthrocormoides, Octoblepharum africanum, Octoblepharum albidum, Octoblepharum ampullaceum, Octoblepharum cocuiense, Octoblepharum cylindricum, Octoblepharum depressum, Octoblepharum erectifolium, Octoblepharum leptoneuron, Octoblepharum pulvinatum, Octoblepharum rhaphidostegium, Octoblepharum stramineum, Octoblepharum tatei, Octoblepharum leucobryoides, Octoblepharum benitotanii, Octoblepharum peristomiruptum, Octoblepharum pocsii,
References
Jules Cardot (1860-1934): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Cardot' in the authors string.
The Bryophyte Nomenclator: Based on data supplied by Bryonames
Tropicos record: 35172351: Based on data supplied by Bryonames