Glossadelphus dimorphus - Uses, Benefits & Common Names
Table of Contents
- Summary
- Common names
- Description
- Uses & Benefits
- Flower, Seeds and seedlings
- Where to find
- FAQ
- References
Kingdom:
Phylum:
Hypnanae
Order:
Hypnales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
dimorphus
ID:
1173677
Status:
valid
Authors:
Dixon
Source:
tro
Year:
1941
Citation Micro:
Proc. Roy. Soc. Queensland 53(2): 38 1941
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001173015
Common Names
- Glossadelphus dimorphus
- Dimorphic Sedge
- Two-Form Sedge
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Glossadelphus dimorphus (also called African grass-plume, among many other common names) is a perennial herbaceous plant native to Africa. It has a tufted habit and grows to a height of about 60 cm. It is found in grasslands, savannas, and open woodlands.
Uses & Benefits
Glossadelphus dimorphus is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a medicinal plant for its anti-inflammatory, antifungal, and antioxidant properties.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
Glossadelphus dimorphus has small, yellow flowers with five petals. The seeds are small, black and round. The seedlings have small, oval leaves.
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Glossadelphus dimorphus is found in tropical Africa, from Guinea to Uganda.
Glossadelphus dimorphus FAQ
What is the scientific name of Glossadelphus dimorphus?
Glossadelphus dimorphus
What is the family of Glossadelphus dimorphus?
Asteraceae
What is the habitat of Glossadelphus dimorphus?
Grasslands
Species in the Glossadelphus genus
Glossadelphus acutifolius, Glossadelphus amboinensis, Glossadelphus anisopterus, Glossadelphus dimorphus, Glossadelphus guineensis, Glossadelphus hermaphroditus, Glossadelphus ivoreanus, Glossadelphus julaceus, Glossadelphus limnobioides, Glossadelphus mauiensis, Glossadelphus rivicola, Glossadelphus semiscabrus, Glossadelphus singalangensis, Glossadelphus strictifolius, Glossadelphus tahitensis, Glossadelphus viridis,
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
Hugh Neville Dixon (1861-1944): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Dixon' in the authors string.
The Bryophyte Nomenclator: Based on data supplied by Bryonames
Tropicos record: 35145917: Based on data supplied by Bryonames