Kingdom:
Phylum:
Dicranidae
Order:
Archidiales
Genus:
Species:
julaceum
ID:
1192831

Status:
valid

Authors:
Müll. Hal.

Source:
tro

Year:
1882

Citation Micro:
Linnaea 43: 347 1882

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001192169



Common Names

  • Julaceum Archidium
  • Archidium julaceum
  • African Archidium


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Uses & Benefits

Archidium julaceum 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

Archidium julaceum has small, yellow flowers with a single pistil and six petals. Its seeds are small and black, and its seedlings have a single, oval-shaped leaf.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Archidium julaceum 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 julaceum

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

Species in the Archidium genus

Species in the Archidiaceae family

References

Karl Müller (1818-1899): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Müll.Hal.' in the authors string.
The Bryophyte Nomenclator: Based on data supplied by Bryonames
Tropicos record: 35178960: Based on data supplied by Bryonames