Kingdom:
Phylum:
Dicranidae
Order:
Dicranales
Species:
angustifolium
ID:
1182980

Status:
valid

Authors:
Renauld & Cardot

Source:
tro

Year:
1891

Citation Micro:
Rev. Bot. Bull. Mens. 9: 395 1891

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001182318



Common Names

  • Leucophanes angustifolium
  • Narrow-leaved Leucophanes
  • Narrow-leaved Lichen Moss


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Description

Leucophanes angustifolium (also called Leucophanes angustifolia, among many other common names) is a species of plant in the family Polygalaceae. It is a shrub or small tree, growing up to 5 m tall. It is native to Central and South America, where it is found in tropical and subtropical moist lowland forests. It is found in wetland habitats.

Uses & Benefits

Leucophanes angustifolium is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a source of food for livestock. It has also been used as a medicinal plant to treat various ailments such as fever, colds, and headaches.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Leucophanes angustifolium has yellow flowers with a red center, and its seeds are small and oval-shaped. The seedlings are thin and delicate.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Leucophanes angustifolium is a species of flowering plant in the family Rubiaceae. It is native to tropical Africa and is found in Cameroon, Congo, Gabon, and the Democratic Republic of the Congo. It is a perennial herb that grows up to 1 m tall. The leaves are ovate to lanceolate and up to 10 cm long. The flowers are white and up to 1 cm in diameter. Propagation is by seed or cuttings.

Where to Find Leucophanes angustifolium

Leucophanes angustifolium is native to tropical and subtropical regions of the Americas, Africa, and Asia.

Species in the Calymperaceae family

Arthrocormus schimperi, Calymperes robinsonii, Calymperes rubiginosum, Calymperes aeruginosum, Calymperes afzelii, Calymperes beccarii, Calymperes boulayi, Calymperes couguiense, Calymperes crassinerve, Calymperes erosum, Calymperes fasciculatum, Calymperes graeffeanum, Calymperes guildingii, Calymperes guineense, Calymperes hispidum, Calymperes levyanum, Calymperes linearifolium, Calymperes lonchophyllum, Calymperes loucoubense, Calymperes mangalorense, Calymperes moluccense, Calymperes motleyi, Calymperes nanum, Calymperes nicaraguense, Calymperes othmeri, Calymperes palisotii, Calymperes pallidum, Calymperes pintasii, Calymperes platyloma, Calymperes porrectum, Calymperes pungens, Calymperes schmidtii, Calymperes serratum, Calymperes smithii, Calymperes strictifolium, Calymperes subintegrum, Calymperes subserratum, Calymperes tahitense, Calymperes tenerum, Calymperes thomeanum, Calymperes venezuelanum, Calymperes bartramii, Calymperes noakhalense, Calymperes mitrafugax, Calymperes boninense, Calymperes norkettii, Calymperes woodii, Calymperes serratioides, Exodictyon dentatum, Exodictyon incrassatum,

References

Jules Cardot (1860-1934): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Cardot' in the authors string.
Ferdinand François Gabriel Renauld (1837-1910): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Renauld' in the authors string.
The Bryophyte Nomenclator: Based on data supplied by Bryonames
Tropicos record: 35160333: Based on data supplied by Bryonames