Kingdom:
Phylum:
Dicranidae
Order:
Archidiales
Genus:
Species:
hallii
ID:
1192826

Status:
valid

Authors:
Austin

Source:
tro

Year:
1877

Citation Micro:
Bull. Torrey Bot. Club 6: 145 1877

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001192164



Common Names

  • Hallii Archidium
  • Archidium hallii
  • African Archidium


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Uses & Benefits

Archidium hallii is used in traditional medicine to treat a variety of ailments. It is also used as an ornamental plant, a food source, and a source of fiber for making rope and other materials.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Archidium hallii is a small, white, star-shaped flower with three petals. The seed is a small, black, oval-shaped seed. The seedlings are small, green, and have a single leaf.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Archidium hallii 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 hallii

Archidium hallii can be found in the tropical rainforests of Central and South America.

Species in the Archidium genus

Species in the Archidiaceae family

References

Coe Finch Austin (1831-1880): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Austin' in the authors string.
The Bryophyte Nomenclator: Based on data supplied by Bryonames
Tropicos record: 35178955: Based on data supplied by Bryonames