Kingdom:
Phylum:
Dicranidae
Order:
Dicranales
Species:
glaucum
ID:
1182999

Status:
valid

Authors:
(Schwägr.) Mitt.

Source:
tro

Year:
1859

Citation Micro:
J. Proc. Linn. Soc., Bot., Suppl. 1: 25 1859

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001182337



Common Names

  • Leucophanes glaucum
  • Glaucous Leucophanes
  • Glaucous Lichen Moss


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Uses & Benefits

Leucophanes glaucum 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.

Cultivars, Varieties & Sub-species

Leucophanes glaucum sub. nukahivense (Besch.) Salazar Allen

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Leucophanes glaucum 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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Where to Find Leucophanes glaucum

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

Leucophanes glaucum FAQ

What is the scientific name of Leucophanes glaucum?

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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

Christian Friedrich Schwaegrichen (1775-1853): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Schwägr.' in the authors string.
William Mitten (1819-1906): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Mitt.' in the authors string.
The Bryophyte Nomenclator: Based on data supplied by Bryonames
Tropicos record: 35160361: Based on data supplied by Bryonames