Kingdom:
Phylum:
Sphagnopsida
Order:
Sphagnales
Species:
leucobryoides
ID:
1039810

Status:
valid

Authors:
(T. Yamag., Seppelt & Z. Iwats.) Seppelt & H.A. Crum ex A.J. Shaw

Source:
tro

Year:
2010

Citation Micro:
Amer. J. Bot. 97(9): 1523 2010

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001039148



Common Names

  • Ambuchanania leucobryoides
  • Leucobryoides Ambuchanania
  • Leucobryoides Ambuchanania


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Description

Ambuchanania leucobryoides (also called White-bristled ambuchanania, among many other common names) is a perennial herbaceous plant native to Central and South America. It has a basal rosette of leaves and a single stem with a few leaves. The flowers are white and have five petals. It grows in moist, shady forests.

Uses & Benefits

Ambuchanania leucobryoides is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and landscapes. It is also used in traditional medicine to treat various ailments.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Ambuchanania leucobryoides has small, white flowers with five petals and yellow anthers. The seeds are small, black and round. The seedlings have two cotyledons.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Ambuchanania leucobryoides is a fern species native to Central America. It can be propagated from spores or from division. To propagate from spores, collect the spores from the underside of the fronds and sow them on a moist, well-draining soil mix. To propagate from division, carefully divide the root system of a mature plant and replant the divisions in a well-draining soil mix. Keep the soil moist and the divisions should take root in a few weeks.

Where to Find Ambuchanania leucobryoides

Ambuchanania leucobryoides is native to the temperate forests of North America.

Species in the Ambuchanania genus

Species in the Ambuchananiaceae family

References

Zennosuke Iwatsuki (1929-2015): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Z.Iwats.' in the authors string.
Arthur Jonathan Shaw (b.1954): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'A.J.Shaw' in the authors string.
Tomio Yamaguchi: Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'T.Yamag.' in the authors string.
Rod Seppelt (b.1945): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Seppelt' in the authors string.
Howard Alvin Crum (1922-2002): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'H.A.Crum' in the authors string.
The Bryophyte Nomenclator: Based on data supplied by Bryonames
Tropicos record: 100363667: Based on data supplied by Bryonames