Kingdom:
Phylum:
Dicranidae
Order:
Dicranales
Species:
andinus
ID:
1161034

Status:
valid

Authors:
Herzog

Source:
tro

Year:
1909

Citation Micro:
Beih. Bot. Centralbl., Abt. 2 26(2): 48. pl. 1 1909

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001160372

Common Names

  • Polymerodon andinus
  • Andinus Polymerodon
  • Polymerodon Andinus

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Uses & Benefits

Polymerodon andinus has been used in traditional medicine to treat digestive disorders, skin diseases, and respiratory problems. It is also used as an ornamental plant, and its leaves are used to make tea.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Polymerodon andinus has small, white flowers and small, black seeds. Its seedlings have small, oval leaves and a single stem.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Polymerodon andinus can be propagated by division or by spores. It prefers moist, acidic soils and partial shade. It is tolerant of a wide range of temperatures and can be grown in USDA hardiness zones 5-9.

Where to Find Polymerodon andinus

Polymerodon andinus can be found in South America.

Species in the Polymerodon genus

References

Theodor Herzog (1880-1961): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Herzog' in the authors string.
The Bryophyte Nomenclator: Based on data supplied by Bryonames
Tropicos record: 35125081: Based on data supplied by Bryonames