Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Sapindales
Species:
luridus
ID:
657307

Status:
valid

Authors:
(Hook.f.) Ding Hou

Source:
cmp

Year:
1978

Citation Micro:
Blumea 24: 6 (1978)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000656639

Common Names

  • Lurid Carpetweed
  • Drimycarpus luridus
  • Lurid Carpetweed

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Synonyms

  • Semecarpus glaber Ridl. [unknown]
  • Semecarpus lurida Hook.f. [unknown]
  • Swintonia lurida King [unknown]

Description

Drimycarpus luridus (also called Dull clubmoss, among many other common names) is a species of clubmoss native to tropical Africa. It is a small, evergreen, perennial herb with a creeping habit, growing to 15 cm tall by 30 cm wide. It is found in grassland, open woodland, and rocky slopes in its native regions.

Uses & Benefits

Drimycarpus luridus is used as a medicinal plant to treat various ailments, including fever, headache, and stomachache. It is also used as a natural insect repellent and to make dyes for fabrics.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flowers of Drimycarpus luridus are small, yellowish-green, and inconspicuous. The seeds are small, black, and round. The seedlings are small, with long, narrow leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Drimycarpus luridus is a shrub or small tree that can reach up to 8 m in height. It can be propagated from seed, which should be sown in a well-drained soil mix and kept moist until germination. Cuttings can also be taken from mature plants.

Where to Find Drimycarpus luridus

Drimycarpus luridus can be found in the Himalayas, from India to western China, at elevations of 1,500-3,500 m.

Drimycarpus luridus FAQ

What is the common name of Drimycarpus luridus?

Lurid Wood Fern

What type of plant is Drimycarpus luridus?

Fern

What is the scientific name of Drimycarpus luridus?

Drimycarpus luridus

Species in the Anacardiaceae family

Abrahamia buxifolia, Abrahamia thouvenotii, Abrahamia littoralis, Abrahamia latifolia, Abrahamia minutifolia, Abrahamia ditimena, Abrahamia betamponensis, Abrahamia capuronii, Abrahamia delphinensis, Abrahamia ellipticarpa, Abrahamia elongata, Abrahamia itromoensis, Abrahamia turkii, Abrahamia deflexa, Abrahamia grandidieri, Abrahamia humbertii, Abrahamia ibityensis, Abrahamia lecomtei, Abrahamia lenticellata, Abrahamia lokobensis, Abrahamia longipetiolata, Abrahamia louvelii, Abrahamia nitida, Abrahamia oblongifolia, Abrahamia pauciflora, Abrahamia phillipsonii, Abrahamia sambiranensis, Abrahamia sericea, Abrahamia suarezensis, Abrahamia viguieri, Abrahamia revoluta, Abrahamia antongilensis, Abrahamia darainensis, Abrahamia patrickii, Actinocheita filicina, Allospondias lakonensis, Allospondias laxiflora, Amphipterygium simplicifolium, Amphipterygium adstringens, Amphipterygium amplifolium, Amphipterygium glaucum, Amphipterygium molle, Anacardium amapaense, Anacardium amilcarianum, Anacardium brasiliense, Anacardium caracolii, Anacardium corymbosum, Anacardium curatellifolium, Anacardium excelsum, Anacardium fruticosum,

References

The Plant List v1.1 record kew-2777881: Based on the initial data import
Joseph Dalton Hooker (1817-1911): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Hook.f.' in the authors string.
Ding Hou (1921-2008): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Ding Hou' in the authors string.