Rhipidocladum pacuarense - Uses, Benefits & Common Names
Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Poales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
pacuarense
ID:
896449
Status:
valid
Authors:
R.W.Pohl
Source:
wcs
Year:
1985
Citation Micro:
Ann. Missouri Bot. Gard. 72: 273 (1985)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000895784
Common Names
- Rhipidocladum pacuarense
- Pacuarense Rhipidocladum
- Pacuarense Feather Moss
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesDescription
Rhipidocladum pacuarense (also called Pacuare 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 pacuarense 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 pacuarense 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 pacuarense: 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 pacuarense
Rhipidocladum pacuarense 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
Richard Walter Pohl (1916-1993): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'R.W.Pohl' in the authors string.
POWO record for urn:lsid:ipni.org:names:284214-2: 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].