Kingdom:
Phylum:
Hypnanae
Order:
Hypnales
Family:
Species:
haplocladum
ID:
1166203

Status:
valid

Authors:
Cardot

Source:
tro

Year:
1912

Citation Micro:
Annuaire Conserv. Jard. Bot. Genève 15–16: 172 1912

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001165541



Common Names

  • Ectropothecium haplocladum
  • Haplocladum
  • Ectropothecium


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Description

Ectropothecium haplocladum (also called Ectropothecium hawaico-cupressiforme, among many other common names) is a small, evergreen shrub native to the Mediterranean region. It grows in rocky, sandy soils in dry, sunny areas and can reach up to 1 meter in height. Its leaves are small and oval-shaped, and its flowers are yellow-green in color.

Uses & Benefits

Ectropothecium haplocladum is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and parks. It is also used in traditional medicine to treat various ailments such as fever, headache, and colds.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Ectropothecium haplocladum is yellow and has five petals. The seed is small and brown. The seedlings are small and yellow.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Ectropothecium haplocladum can be propagated from seed or cuttings. Seeds should be sown in a well-drained potting mix and kept moist. Cuttings should be taken from healthy, mature plants and rooted in a moist, well-drained potting mix. Once rooted, the plants should be transplanted into larger pots and kept in a sunny location.

Where to Find Ectropothecium haplocladum

Ectropothecium haplocladum is native to Central and South America.

Species in the Ectropothecium genus

Ectropothecium glossophylloides, Ectropothecium laxirete, Ectropothecium aciculare, Ectropothecium adnatum, Ectropothecium aeruginosum, Ectropothecium affine, Ectropothecium afromolluscum, Ectropothecium andrei, Ectropothecium aneitense, Ectropothecium angusto-textum, Ectropothecium anisophyllum, Ectropothecium annamense, Ectropothecium arcuatum, Ectropothecium arfakense, Ectropothecium aubertii, Ectropothecium aureo-crispum, Ectropothecium aureum, Ectropothecium aurifolium, Ectropothecium barbelloides, Ectropothecium bingerianum, Ectropothecium bowiei, Ectropothecium brachycladulum, Ectropothecium brevifalcatum, Ectropothecium buitenzorgii, Ectropothecium burmense, Ectropothecium campaniforme, Ectropothecium campanulatum, Ectropothecium capillisetum, Ectropothecium carolinarum, Ectropothecium chamissonis, Ectropothecium chenagonii, Ectropothecium compressifolium, Ectropothecium condensatum, Ectropothecium cupressoides, Ectropothecium cyathothecioides, Ectropothecium cyathothecium, Ectropothecium cygnicollum, Ectropothecium cyperoides, Ectropothecium dafilae, Ectropothecium dealbatum, Ectropothecium densum, Ectropothecium dentatum, Ectropothecium dentigerum, Ectropothecium diffusum, Ectropothecium diminutum, Ectropothecium diversifolium, Ectropothecium diversirete, Ectropothecium doliare, Ectropothecium dolosum, Ectropothecium drepanocladioides,

Species in the Hypnaceae family

Acritodon nephophilus, Austrohondaella limata, Bryosedgwickia barlassinae, Chryso-hypnum elegantulum, Chryso-hypnum patens, Chryso-hypnum diminutivum, Chryso-hypnum demaretii, Chryso-hypnum cavifolium, Chryso-hypnum frondosum, Chryso-hypnum crosbyi, Chryso-hypnum hylophilum, Chryso-hypnum rostratulum, Chryso-hypnum smithii, Crepidophyllum modestum, Ctenidiadelphus plumularia, Cyathothecium distichaceum, Dacryophyllum falcifolium, Ectropotheciella decrescens, Ectropotheciella distichophylla, Ectropotheciopsis novoguineensis, Ectropothecium glossophylloides, Ectropothecium laxirete, Ectropothecium aciculare, Ectropothecium adnatum, Ectropothecium aeruginosum, Ectropothecium affine, Ectropothecium afromolluscum, Ectropothecium andrei, Ectropothecium aneitense, Ectropothecium angusto-textum, Ectropothecium anisophyllum, Ectropothecium annamense, Ectropothecium arcuatum, Ectropothecium arfakense, Ectropothecium aubertii, Ectropothecium aureo-crispum, Ectropothecium aureum, Ectropothecium aurifolium, Ectropothecium barbelloides, Ectropothecium bingerianum, Ectropothecium bowiei, Ectropothecium brachycladulum, Ectropothecium brevifalcatum, Ectropothecium buitenzorgii, Ectropothecium burmense, Ectropothecium campaniforme, Ectropothecium campanulatum, Ectropothecium capillisetum, Ectropothecium carolinarum, Ectropothecium chamissonis,

References

Jules Cardot (1860-1934): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Cardot' in the authors string.
The Bryophyte Nomenclator: Based on data supplied by Bryonames
Tropicos record: 35133887: Based on data supplied by Bryonames