Kingdom:
Phylum:
Hypnanae
Order:
Hypnodendrales
Genus:
Species:
madagassum
ID:
1172938

Status:
valid

Authors:
Renauld

Source:
tro

Year:
1898

Citation Micro:
Prodr. Fl. Bryol. Madagascar 265 1898

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001172276

Common Names

  • Racopilum Madagassum
  • Madagascan Racopilum
  • Madagassum Racopilum

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Uses & Benefits

Racopilum madagassum has been used as an ornamental plant, as a source of fiber, and as a food source.

Cultivars, Varieties & Sub-species

Racopilum madagassum var. grandistipulaceum Thér. ex Renauld

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Racopilum madagassum is a white, star-shaped flower with a yellow center. The seeds are small and black in color. The seedlings are small and have a thin stem with two leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Racopilum madagassum can be propagated by seed or division. Seeds should be sown in a well-drained, light soil mix, and kept moist. Division should be done in spring or autumn. The plant should be divided into smaller sections and replanted in a well-drained, light soil mix.

Where to Find Racopilum madagassum

Racopilum madagassum can be found in tropical and subtropical regions of the Americas, Africa, Asia, and Oceania.

Species in the Racopilum genus

Racopilum africanum, Racopilum angustistipulaceum, Racopilum ayresii, Racopilum brevipes, Racopilum buettneri, Racopilum capense, Racopilum cardotii, Racopilum chevalieri, Racopilum crassicuspidatum, Racopilum cuspidigerum, Racopilum fernandezianum, Racopilum gracile, Racopilum gracillimum, Racopilum intermedium, Racopilum laxirete, Racopilum leptocarpum, Racopilum leptotapes, Racopilum macrocarpum, Racopilum madagassum, Racopilum magnirete, Racopilum marginatum, Racopilum mauritianum, Racopilum microdictyon, Racopilum microides, Racopilum mougeotianum, Racopilum naumannii, Racopilum orthocarpioides, Racopilum orthocarpum, Racopilum pectinatum, Racopilum penzigii, Racopilum perrieri, Racopilum plicatum, Racopilum polythrincium, Racopilum robustum, Racopilum spectabile, Racopilum strumiferum, Racopilum thomeanum, Racopilum tomentosum, Racopilum ugandae, Racopilum verrucosum, Racopilum squarrifolium, Racopilum niutense, Racopilum tubiforme,

Species in the Racopilaceae family

Powellia involutifolia, Powelliopsis subelimbata, Powelliopsis integra, Powelliopsis pocsii, Powelliopsis elliptica, Racopilum africanum, Racopilum angustistipulaceum, Racopilum ayresii, Racopilum brevipes, Racopilum buettneri, Racopilum capense, Racopilum cardotii, Racopilum chevalieri, Racopilum crassicuspidatum, Racopilum cuspidigerum, Racopilum fernandezianum, Racopilum gracile, Racopilum gracillimum, Racopilum intermedium, Racopilum laxirete, Racopilum leptocarpum, Racopilum leptotapes, Racopilum macrocarpum, Racopilum madagassum, Racopilum magnirete, Racopilum marginatum, Racopilum mauritianum, Racopilum microdictyon, Racopilum microides, Racopilum mougeotianum, Racopilum naumannii, Racopilum orthocarpioides, Racopilum orthocarpum, Racopilum pectinatum, Racopilum penzigii, Racopilum perrieri, Racopilum plicatum, Racopilum polythrincium, Racopilum robustum, Racopilum spectabile, Racopilum strumiferum, Racopilum thomeanum, Racopilum tomentosum, Racopilum ugandae, Racopilum verrucosum, Racopilum squarrifolium, Racopilum niutense, Racopilum tubiforme, Timokoponenia parvula,

References

Ferdinand François Gabriel Renauld (1837-1910): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Renauld' in the authors string.
The Bryophyte Nomenclator: Based on data supplied by Bryonames
Tropicos record: 35144920: Based on data supplied by Bryonames