Kingdom:
Phylum:
Hypnanae
Order:
Hypnales
Family:
Species:
subdistichellum
ID:
1166389

Status:
valid

Authors:
Broth.

Source:
tro

Year:
1914

Citation Micro:
Denkschr. Kaiserl. Akad. Wiss., Math.-Naturwiss. Kl. 89: 467 1914

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001165727



Common Names

  • Ectropothecium Subdistichellum
  • Subdistichellum Ectropothecium
  • Subdistichellum Ectropothecium Moss


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Description

Ectropothecium subdistichellum (also called Ectropothecium subdistichellum, among many other common names) is a species of flowering plant in the family Asteraceae. It is native to North America and Europe and is found in a variety of habitats, including grasslands, meadows, and open woodlands. It is a perennial herb with small, white flowers and narrow, linear leaves.

Uses & Benefits

Ectropothecium subdistichellum is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and parks, and is also used medicinally to treat skin diseases and as a tonic for the digestive system.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Ectropothecium subdistichellum is white and has five petals. The seed is a small, black, oval-shaped seed. The seedlings are small and have a few leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Ectropothecium subdistichellum can be propagated by seed or division. It prefers a moist, well-drained soil in full sun or partial shade. It should be planted in the spring or fall and can be propagated by division in the spring. It is best to water the plant regularly and fertilize it once a year.

Where to Find Ectropothecium subdistichellum

Ectropothecium subdistichellum can be found in the tropical regions of 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

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: 35134138: Based on data supplied by Bryonames