Rhipidocladum maxonii - Uses, Benefits & Common Names
Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Poales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
maxonii
ID:
896447
Status:
valid
Authors:
(Hitchc.) McClure
Source:
wcs
Year:
1973
Citation Micro:
Smithsonian Contr. Bot. 9: 105 (1973)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000895782
Common Names
- Rhipidocladum maxonii
- Maxon's Rhipidocladum
- Maxon's Feather Moss
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Rhipidocladum maxonii (also called Maxon's Rhipidocladum, among many other common names) is a perennial herbaceous plant native to Central and South America. It is characterized by its long, narrow leaves and small, white flowers. It is commonly found in moist, shady areas, such as tropical forests and grasslands.
Uses & Benefits
Rhipidocladum maxonii is used as a medicinal plant to treat fever, colds, and stomach ailments. It is also used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a source of fuelwood.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
The flower of Rhipidocladum maxonii is a small, white, star-shaped flower with yellow anthers. The seed is a small, dark brown, oval-shaped seed. The seedlings are small, with thin, light green leaves.
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Cultivation and propagation of Rhipidocladum maxonii: This plant is best grown in a sunny location with well-drained soil. It can be propagated by seed or cuttings. Seeds should be sown in spring or early summer in a well-drained seedbed. Cuttings should be taken in spring or summer and rooted in a moist, well-drained medium.
Where to Find Rhipidocladum maxonii
Rhipidocladum maxonii is native to Central and South America.
Species in the Rhipidocladum genus
Rhipidocladum abregoense, Rhipidocladum ampliflorum, Rhipidocladum angustiflorum, Rhipidocladum bartlettii, Rhipidocladum clarkiae, Rhipidocladum harmonicum, Rhipidocladum martinezii, Rhipidocladum maxonii, Rhipidocladum neumannii, Rhipidocladum pacuarense, Rhipidocladum panamense, Rhipidocladum parviflorum, Rhipidocladum pittieri, Rhipidocladum prestoei, Rhipidocladum racemiflorum, Rhipidocladum sibilans, Rhipidocladum arenicola, Rhipidocladum cordatum, Rhipidocladum rubrofimbriatum, Rhipidocladum zoqueorum,
Species in the Poaceae family
Achnatherum pekinense, Achnatherum pubicalyx, Achnatherum sibiricum, Achnatherum turcomanicum, Achnatherum brandisii, Achnatherum bromoides, Achnatherum calamagrostis, Achnatherum confusum, Achnatherum inebrians, Achnatherum jacquemontii, Achnatherum virescens, Achnatherum paradoxum, Achnatherum nakaii, Achnatherum pelliotii, Achnatherum haussknechtii, Achnatherum mandavillei, Achnatherum pilosum, Achnatherum parviflorum, Achnatherum staintonii, Aciachne acicularis, Aciachne flagellifera, Aciachne pulvinata, Acidosasa breviclavata, Acidosasa brilletii, Acidosasa chinensis, Acidosasa edulis, Acidosasa glauca, Acidosasa guangxiensis, Acidosasa lingchuanensis, Acidosasa nanunica, Acidosasa notata, Acidosasa purpurea, Acidosasa venusta, Acidosasa carinata, Acostia gracilis, Acrachne henrardiana, Acrachne perrieri, Acrachne racemosa, Acritochaete volkensii, Acroceras amplectens, Acroceras attenuatum, Acroceras boivinii, Acroceras bosseri, Acroceras calcicola, Acroceras chaseae, Acroceras diffusum, Acroceras elegans, Acroceras excavatum, Acroceras fluminense, Acroceras gabunense,
References
A. S. Hitchcock (1865-1935): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Hitchc.' in the authors string.
Floyd Alonzo McClure (1897-1970): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'McClure' in the authors string.
POWO record for urn:lsid:ipni.org:names:219230-2: Govaerts R (ed.). 2023. WCVP: World Checklist of Vascular Plants [Version 11]. Facilitated by the Royal Botanic Gardens, Kew. [WWW document] URL http://sftp.kew.org/pub/data-repositories/WCVP/ [accessed 20 April 2023].