Kingdom:
Phylum:
Dicranidae
Order:
Dicranales
Species:
candidum
ID:
1182990

Status:
valid

Authors:
(Schwägr.) Lindb.

Source:
tro

Year:
1865

Citation Micro:
Öfvers. Förh. Kongl. Svenska Vetensk.-Akad. 21: 602 1865

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001182328



Common Names

  • Leucophanes candidum
  • White Leucophanes
  • White Lichen Moss


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Description

Leucophanes candidum (also called Leucophanes candida, 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 candidum 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 candidum has white flowers with a yellow center and a sweet scent. The seeds are small and black. The seedlings are small and light green.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Leucophanes candidum 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 candidum

Leucophanes candidum is native to Central America and can be found in tropical rainforests.

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Poaceae

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

Sextus Otto Lindberg (1835-1889): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Lindb.' in the authors string.
Christian Friedrich Schwaegrichen (1775-1853): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Schwägr.' in the authors string.
The Bryophyte Nomenclator: Based on data supplied by Bryonames
Tropicos record: 35160347: Based on data supplied by Bryonames