Kingdom:
Phylum:
Hypnanae
Order:
Hypnales
Family:
Species:
robustum
ID:
1168910

Status:
valid

Authors:
Broth.

Source:
tro

Year:
1929

Citation Micro:
Symb. Sin. 4: 128. 5 f. 5–8 1929

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001168248



Common Names

  • Leiodontium Robustum
  • Robustum Leiodontium
  • Leiodontium Robustum


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Description

Leiodontium robustum (also called 'Robust Leiodontium', among many other common names) is a species of flowering plant in the family Asteraceae. It is a small, perennial herb with a short stem and small, white flowers. It is native to South Africa and grows in rocky, sandy soils in grassland and scrubland habitats.

Uses & Benefits

Leiodontium robustum is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a food source for livestock. It is also used in traditional medicine to treat a variety of ailments, including fever, headache, and skin diseases.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Leiodontium robustum is yellow and star-shaped with 5 petals. Its seeds are small, round and black. The seedlings have long, narrow leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Leiodontium robustum is a small, evergreen shrub that can be grown in full sun or partial shade. It is best grown in well-drained, acidic soil and should be watered regularly. Propagation is best done by semi-hardwood cuttings taken in summer or autumn.

Where to Find Leiodontium robustum

Leiodontium robustum can be found in the tropical and subtropical regions of Africa, Asia, and Australia.

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: 35138317: Based on data supplied by Bryonames