Kingdom:
Phylum:
Hypnanae
Order:
Hypnales
Species:
renauldii
ID:
1166052

Status:
valid

Authors:
(Cardot) Broth.

Source:
tro

Year:
1909

Citation Micro:
Nat. Pflanzenfam. I(3): 1217 1909

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001165390



Common Names

  • Renauldii Echinodium
  • Echinodium Renauldii
  • Renauld's Echinodium


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Description

Echinodium renauldii (also called Renauld's Echinodium, among many other common names) is a small, perennial herb with a woody base and a single, erect stem. It is native to South Africa and grows in dry, rocky areas. It has long, narrow leaves and small, white flowers.

Uses & Benefits

Echinodium renauldii is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a houseplant. It is also used in traditional medicine for treating various ailments.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Echinodium renauldii is yellow with a dark center. The seed is a small, black, round seed. The seedlings are small, green and have a single pair of leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Echinodium renauldii can be propagated by seed or division. It is best grown in full sun or partial shade in moist, well-drained soil. It is tolerant of a wide range of soils but prefers a slightly acidic soil. It is drought tolerant once established.

Where to Find Echinodium renauldii

Echinodium renauldii can be found in the Mediterranean region of Europe and North Africa.

References

Jules Cardot (1860-1934): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Cardot' in the authors string.
Viktor Ferdinand Brotherus (1849-1929): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Broth.' in the authors string.
The Bryophyte Nomenclator: Based on data supplied by Bryonames
Tropicos record: 35133671: Based on data supplied by Bryonames