Archidium subulatum - Uses, Benefits & Common Names
Kingdom:
Phylum:
Dicranidae
Order:
Archidiales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
subulatum
ID:
1192854
Status:
valid
Authors:
Müll. Hal.
Source:
tro
Year:
1888
Citation Micro:
Flora 71: 7 1888
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001192192
Common Names
- Archidium subulatum
- Subulatum Archidium
- Subulatum Moss
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesDescription
Archidium subulatum (also called African Reed, among many other common names) is a perennial plant with a creeping rhizome and erect culms. It is native to Africa and is found in moist habitats such as marshes, swamps, and lake shores.
Uses & Benefits
Archidium subulatum is used as an ornamental plant, a food source, and a source of fiber for making rope and other materials. It is also used in traditional medicine to treat a variety of ailments.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
The flower of Archidium subulatum is small and yellow, with 6 petals. The seed is small and black, and the seedlings are small and green.
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Cultivation and propagation of Archidium subulatum: This plant can be propagated by seed or division. Seeds should be sown in a well-drained, sandy soil and kept moist. Division can be done in the spring or fall. The divisions should be replanted immediately and kept moist until established.
Where to Find Archidium subulatum
Archidium subulatum is native to tropical and subtropical regions of Africa, Asia, and South America and can be found in moist, shady habitats.
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
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: 35178984: Based on data supplied by Bryonames