Archidium cubense - Uses, Benefits & Common Names
Kingdom:
Phylum:
Dicranidae
Order:
Archidiales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
cubense
ID:
1192817
Status:
valid
Authors:
R.S. Williams
Source:
tro
Year:
1919
Citation Micro:
Bryologist 22: 2 1919
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001192155
Common Names
- Cubense Archidium
- Archidium cubense
- African Archidium
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesDescription
Archidium cubense (also called Cuban archidium, among many other common names) is a species of moss found in the Caribbean and Central America. It is a small, bright green moss with a soft texture, and it grows in moist, shady areas.
Uses & Benefits
Archidium cubense is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a groundcover in landscaping. It is also used to control erosion on slopes and in wetlands.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
Archidium cubense has small, yellow flowers with five petals and yellow centers. The seeds are small and black, and the seedlings are thin and delicate.
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesCultivation and Propagation
Archidium cubense can be cultivated and propagated by division or by seed. Division is the easiest and most common way to propagate this plant. The plant can be divided in the spring or fall. Seeds can be sown in the spring in a light, well-drained soil. The seeds should be lightly covered with soil and kept moist until germination occurs.
Where to Find Archidium cubense
Archidium cubense can be found in the tropical rainforests of Cuba.
Archidium cubense FAQ
What is the scientific name of Archidium cubense?
Archidium cubense
What is the common name of Archidium cubense?
Cubense Moss
What is the habitat of Archidium cubense?
Damp, shady areas
Species in the Archidium genus
Archidium acanthophyllum, Archidium acauloides, Archidium andersonianum, Archidium dinteri, Archidium minus, Archidium muellerianum, Archidium clavatum, Archidium stellatum, Archidium alternifolium, Archidium amplexicaule, Archidium birmannicum, Archidium brevinerve, Archidium capense, Archidium cubense, Archidium donnellii, Archidium elatum, Archidium hallii, Archidium indicum, Archidium johannis-negrii, Archidium julaceum, Archidium julicaule, Archidium laterale, Archidium laxirete, Archidium microthecium, Archidium ohioense, Archidium rehmannii, Archidium rothii, Archidium subulatum, Archidium tenerrimum, Archidium minutissimum, Archidium thalliferum, Archidium wattsii, Archidium yunnanense, Archidium clarksonianum, Archidium crassicostatum, Archidium oblongifolium,
Species in the Archidiaceae family
Archidium acanthophyllum, Archidium acauloides, Archidium andersonianum, Archidium dinteri, Archidium minus, Archidium muellerianum, Archidium clavatum, Archidium stellatum, Archidium alternifolium, Archidium amplexicaule, Archidium birmannicum, Archidium brevinerve, Archidium capense, Archidium cubense, Archidium donnellii, Archidium elatum, Archidium hallii, Archidium indicum, Archidium johannis-negrii, Archidium julaceum, Archidium julicaule, Archidium laterale, Archidium laxirete, Archidium microthecium, Archidium ohioense, Archidium rehmannii, Archidium rothii, Archidium subulatum, Archidium tenerrimum, Archidium minutissimum, Archidium thalliferum, Archidium wattsii, Archidium yunnanense, Archidium clarksonianum, Archidium crassicostatum, Archidium oblongifolium,
References
Robert Statham Williams (1859-1945): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'R.S.Williams' in the authors string.
The Bryophyte Nomenclator: Based on data supplied by Bryonames
Tropicos record: 35178943: Based on data supplied by Bryonames