Status:
valid
Authors:
Wich.
Source:
tro
Year:
1859
Citation Micro:
Flora 42: 432. 7 f. 3–8 1859
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001192196
Common Names
- Arctoa anderssonii
- Anderssonii Arctoa
- Anderssonii Moss
Description
Arctoa anderssonii (also called African Reed, among many other common names) is a perennial plant with a creeping rhizome and erect culms. It is native to Africa and is found in moist habitats such as marshes, swamps, and lake shores.
Uses & Benefits
Arctoa anderssonii is used as an ornamental plant, a food source, and a source of fiber for making rope and other materials. It is also used in traditional medicine to treat a variety of ailments.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
The flower of Arctoa anderssonii is small and yellow, with 6 petals. The seed is small and black, and the seedlings are small and green.
Cultivation and Propagation
Cultivation and propagation of Arctoa anderssonii: This plant can be propagated by seed or division. Seeds should be sown in a well-drained, sandy soil and kept moist. Division can be done in the spring or fall. The divisions should be replanted immediately and kept moist until established.
Where to Find Arctoa anderssonii
Arctoa anderssonii is native to tropical and subtropical regions of Africa, Asia, and South America and can be found in moist, shady habitats.
Arctoa anderssonii FAQ
What is the scientific name of Arctoa anderssonii?
Arctoa anderssonii
What is the common name of Arctoa anderssonii?
Andersson's Arctoa
What is the natural habitat of Arctoa anderssonii?
Dry grasslands, scrubland, and open woodlands
Species in the Arctoa genus
Species in the Rhabdoweisiaceae family
Camptodontium cryptodon,
Cynodontium asperifolium,
Cynodontium bruntonii,
Cynodontium crassirete,
Cynodontium fallax,
Cynodontium gracilescens,
Cynodontium jenneri,
Cynodontium polycarpum,
Cynodontium strumiferum,
Cynodontium strumulosum,
Cynodontium suecicum,
Cynodontium tanganyikae,
Cynodontium tenellum,
Cynodontium guatemalense,
Cynodontium mexicanum,
Cynodontium sinensifugax,
Cynodontium serrulatum,
Cynodontium brasiliense,
Cynodontium brevidens,
Cynodontium brevifolium,
Cynodontium chilense,
Cynodontium delgadilloi,
Cynodontium erosum,
Cynodontium hydrogonioides,
Cynodontium laxifolium,
Cynodontium laxirete,
Cynodontium peruvianum,
Cynodontium robinsonii,
Cynodontium setschwanicum,
Cynodontium subintegrum,
Cynodontium tunariense,
Cynodontium weisioides,
Dicranoweisia africana,
Dicranoweisia cirrata,
Dicranoweisia microcarpa,
Dicranoweisia falcifolia,
Dicranoweisia tortelloides,
Eucamptodon perichaetialis,
Oncophorus virens,
Oncophorus gracilentus,
Oncophorus integerrimus,
Arctoa schistioides,
Arctoa anderssonii,
Arctoa fulvella,
Arctoa hyperborea,
Arctoa blyttii,
Arctoa starkei,
Arctoa glacialis,
Arctoa pumila,
Arctoa spenceri,