Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Asterales
Family:
Species:
cupressiforme
ID:
113924

Status:
valid

Authors:
Cass.

Source:
gcc

Year:
1823

Citation Micro:
Dict. Sci. Nat., ed. 2. 26: 37 (1823)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000113253



Common Names

  • Cypress Scale-moss
  • Lepidophyllum Moss
  • Cypress Moss


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Synonyms

  • Conyza cupressifomis Lam. [unknown]
  • Baccharis cupressiformis Pers. [unknown]
  • Gutierrezia cupressiformis Sch.Bip. [unknown]
  • Athanasia cupressiformis Comm. ex DC. [unknown]
  • Brachyridium cupressiforme (Cass.) Meisn. [unknown]

Description

Lepidophyllum cupressiforme (also called Cypress-Leaved Scale-Broom, among many other common names) is a perennial shrub native to temperate regions of the world. It has a small, erect stem and small, yellow flowers. It grows in dry, sandy soils, such as deserts and dunes.

Uses & Benefits

Lepidophyllum cupressiforme is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and parks. It is also used in traditional medicine for treating various ailments such as fever, headaches, and skin diseases.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Trichomanes galeottii has small yellow-green flowers, which are followed by small, round, black seeds. The seedlings are small, with a single pair of cotyledons and a single pair of true leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Lepidophyllum cupressiforme can be propagated by seed or cuttings. Seeds should be sown in a well-draining soil mix and kept moist. Cuttings should be taken in the spring and summer and planted in a well-draining soil mix. Keep the soil moist and provide plenty of indirect light.

Where to Find Lepidophyllum cupressiforme

Lepidophyllum cupressiforme can be found in the Mediterranean region, in the Iberian Peninsula, and in North Africa.

Lepidophyllum cupressiforme FAQ

What is the scientific name of Lepidophyllum cupressiforme?

Lepidophyllum cupressiforme

What are the common names of Lepidophyllum cupressiforme?

Cypress-leaved lepidophyllum, cypress-leaved sedge

What is the natural habitat of Lepidophyllum cupressiforme?

It is found in tropical and subtropical regions of the Americas

Species in the Lepidophyllum 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

The Plant List v1.1 record gcc-7337: Based on the initial data import
Henri Cassini (1781-1832): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Cass.' in the authors string.