Racopilum polythrincium - Uses, Benefits & Care
Kingdom:
Phylum:
Hypnanae
Order:
Hypnodendrales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
polythrincium
ID:
1172962
Status:
valid
Authors:
Spruce ex Mitt.
Source:
tro
Year:
1869
Citation Micro:
J. Linn. Soc., Bot. 12: 332 1869
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001172300
Common Names
- Racopilum polythrincium
- Polythrincium Moss
- Forked Haircap Moss
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Racopilum polythrincium (also called Polythrincium Racopilum, among many other common names) is a species of plant in the Gesneriaceae family. It is an evergreen, perennial herb with a creeping habit and is native to tropical Africa. It grows in shady, moist habitats, such as in the understory of forests.
Uses & Benefits
Racopilum polythrincium is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and parks. It is also used as a medicinal plant to treat various ailments such as fever, stomachache, and skin diseases.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
Flower: Racopilum polythrincium has white flowers with a yellow center. Seed: The seeds are small, black and round. Seedlings: The seedlings are small and green with white veins.
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Racopilum polythrincium 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 polythrincium
Racopilum polythrincium can be found in tropical and subtropical regions of Africa, Asia, and the Pacific Islands.
Racopilum polythrincium FAQ
What is the scientific name of Racopilum polythrincium?
Racopilum polythrincium
What type of plant is Racopilum polythrincium?
It is a species of flowering plant in the family Rubiaceae.
Where is Racopilum polythrincium found?
It is found in India, Sri Lanka, and Myanmar.
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
Richard Spruce (1817-1893): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Spruce' in the authors string.
William Mitten (1819-1906): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Mitt.' in the authors string.
The Bryophyte Nomenclator: Based on data supplied by Bryonames
Tropicos record: 35144947: Based on data supplied by Bryonames