Kingdom:
Phylum:
Dicranidae
Order:
Dicranales
Species:
seychellarum
ID:
1183029

Status:
valid

Authors:
Besch.

Source:
tro

Year:
1880

Citation Micro:
Ann. Sci. Nat., Bot., sér. 6, 9: 337 1880

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001182367



Common Names

  • Leucophanes Seychellarum
  • Seychellarum Moss
  • Mossy Cushion Moss


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Description

Leucophanes seychellarum (also called Seychelles Leucophanes, among many other common names) is a floating aquatic plant native to Central and South America. It has a rosette of round leaves with a spongy texture and long petioles. It is found in shallow, slow-moving waters, such as ponds, lakes, and marshes.

Uses & Benefits

Leucophanes seychellarum has been used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a source of fiber for making paper.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Leucophanes seychellarum is white with yellowish-green veins, and has a diameter of about 2 cm. The seed is small, round and brown in color. The seedlings are about 1 cm long, with a single cotyledon and two small leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Cultivation and propagation of Leucophanes seychellarum: This plant is best grown in moist, well-drained soil in full sun to partial shade. It can be propagated by division or by seed. Division is best done in early spring or late summer. Seeds should be sown in a cold frame in the spring or autumn.

Where to Find Leucophanes seychellarum

Leucophanes seychellarum is native to the Seychelles Islands.

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

Émile Bescherelle (1828-1903): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Besch.' in the authors string.
The Bryophyte Nomenclator: Based on data supplied by Bryonames
Tropicos record: 35160398: Based on data supplied by Bryonames