Kingdom:
Phylum:
Dicranidae
Order:
Archidiales
Genus:
Species:
microthecium
ID:
1192840

Status:
valid

Authors:
Dixon & P. de la Varde

Source:
tro

Year:
1928

Citation Micro:
Ann. Cryptog. Exot. 1: 37. 1 1928

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001192178



Common Names

  • Archidium microthecium
  • Microthecium Archidium
  • Microthecium Moss


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Uses & Benefits

Archidium microthecium 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 microthecium is a small, white, star-shaped flower with five petals. The seed is a small, black, round seed. The seedlings are thin and delicate, with small, pointed leaves.

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Where to Find Archidium microthecium

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

Species in the Archidium genus

Species in the Archidiaceae family

References

Hugh Neville Dixon (1861-1944): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Dixon' in the authors string.
Robert André Léopold Potier de la Varde (1878-1961): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'P.de la Varde' in the authors string.
The Bryophyte Nomenclator: Based on data supplied by Bryonames
Tropicos record: 35178969: Based on data supplied by Bryonames