Archidium oblongifolium - Uses, Benefits & Common Names
Kingdom:
Phylum:
Dicranidae
Order:
Archidiales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
oblongifolium
ID:
1306847
Status:
valid
Authors:
D.F. Peralta, A.B.M. Rios & Goffinet
Source:
Flora do Brasil 2020 (JBRJ)
Year:
2015
Citation Micro:
Cryptogamie, Bryologie 36(3): 212.2015
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001319301
Common Names
- Archidium oblongifolium
- Cipó-de-são-pedro-de-oblongo
- Cipó-de-são-pedro-de-oblongo-de-caboclo
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesDescription
Archidium oblongifolium (also called Oblong-leaved Archidium, among many other common names) is a small herbaceous plant that grows up to 20 cm tall. It is native to South America, and is found in wetland habitats, such as marshes, swamps, and wet meadows.
Uses & Benefits
Archidium oblongifolium is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a source of timber for construction and furniture.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
Archidium oblongifolium has small white flowers with five petals. Its seeds are small and black, and its seedlings are small and green.
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesCultivation and Propagation
Archidium oblongifolium is a fast-growing, evergreen shrub that can be propagated from seed or cuttings. It prefers full sun to partial shade and well-drained soil. It is drought tolerant and can tolerate some salt spray. Prune regularly to keep the plant compact and to encourage more blooms.
Where to Find Archidium oblongifolium
Archidium oblongifolium can be found in the Atlantic Forest biome in Brazil.
Archidium oblongifolium FAQ
What is the scientific name of Archidium oblongifolium?
Archidium oblongifolium
What is the common name of Archidium oblongifolium?
Oblong-leaved archidium
What is the natural habitat of Archidium oblongifolium?
Tropical and subtropical regions of South America
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
The Bryophyte Nomenclator: Based on data supplied by Bryonames
Tropicos record: 100436543: Based on data supplied by Bryonames