Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Asterales
Family:
Species:
lycopodioides
ID:
135894

Status:
valid

Authors:
(Sch.Bip.) Levyns

Source:
gcc

Year:
1942

Citation Micro:
J. S. African Bot. 8: 283 (1942)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000135223



Common Names

  • Bryomorphe Lycopodioides
  • Clubmoss
  • Stag's Horn Moss


Searching for Bryomorphe lycopodioides? Discover Suppliers and Request Free Samples Now!

Find Suppliers & Request Samples

Synonyms

  • Bryomorphe zeyheri Harv. [unknown]
  • Helichrysum aretioides Turcz. [unknown]
  • Klenzea lycopodioides Sch.Bip. ex Walp. [unknown]

Description

Bryomorphe lycopodioides (also called 'Lycopod-like Bryomorphe', among many other common names) is an herbaceous perennial plant with small, white flowers and a sprawling habit. It is native to the Caribbean, and grows in moist, sandy soils.

Uses & Benefits

Bryomorphe lycopodioides is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a medicinal plant to treat digestive problems and skin diseases.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Bryomorphe lycopodioides is a yellow, daisy-like flower with a yellow center and white petals. The seeds are small, black and round in shape. The seedlings are thin and have a single, long, narrow leaf.

Searching for Bryomorphe lycopodioides? Discover Suppliers and Request Free Samples Now!

Find Suppliers & Request Samples

Cultivation and Propagation

Bryomorphe lycopodioides can be propagated from seed or cuttings. Seeds should be sown in a well-draining soil mix and kept moist. Cuttings should be taken from healthy, mature plants and rooted in a moist soil mix. Both methods should be done in spring or summer for best results.

Where to Find Bryomorphe lycopodioides

Bryomorphe lycopodioides is native to North America. It is found in moist forests, along rivers, and in disturbed areas.

Bryomorphe lycopodioides FAQ

What is the scientific name of Bryomorphe lycopodioides?

Bryomorphe lycopodioides

What is the common name of Bryomorphe lycopodioides?

Lycopodioides

What is the natural habitat of Bryomorphe lycopodioides?

It is found in temperate regions of Europe and Asia

Species in the Bryomorphe genus

Species in the Asteraceae family

Aaronsohnia pubescens, Aaronsohnia factorovskyi, Abrotanella filiformis, Abrotanella rostrata, Abrotanella linearis, Abrotanella trilobata, Abrotanella muscosa, Abrotanella inconspicua, Abrotanella trichoachaenia, Abrotanella caespitosa, Abrotanella nivigena, Abrotanella pusilla, Abrotanella linearifolia, Abrotanella papuana, Abrotanella rosulata, Abrotanella emarginata, Abrotanella fertilis, Abrotanella spathulata, Abrotanella purpurea, Abrotanella patearoa, Abrotanella submarginata, Abrotanella diemii, Abrotanella scapigera, Abrotanella forsterioides, Acamptopappus shockleyi, Acamptopappus sphaerocephalus, Acanthocephalus benthamianus, Acanthocephalus amplexifolius, Acanthocladium dockeri, Acanthodesmos distichus, Acanthodesmos gibarensis, Acanthospermum humile, Acanthospermum consobrinum, Acanthospermum glabratum, Acanthospermum microcarpum, Acanthospermum hispidum, Acanthospermum australe, Acanthospermum lecocarpoides, Acanthostyles buniifolius, Acanthostyles saucechicoensis, Achillea buiana, Achillea conrathii, Achillea cucullata, Achillea styriaca, Achillea clavennae, Achillea cappadocica, Achillea huber-morathii, Achillea ptarmicoides, Achillea sieheana, Achillea barrelieri,

References

Carl Heinrich 'Bipontinus' Schultz (1805-1867): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Sch.Bip.' in the authors string.
Margaret Levyns (1890-1975): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Levyns' in the authors string.
POWO record for urn:lsid:ipni.org:names:186350-1: Based on the initial data import