Paracromastigum vastilobum - Uses, Benefits & Common Names
Kingdom:
Phylum:
Jungermanniidae
Order:
Jungermanniales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
vastilobum
ID:
1213693
Status:
valid
Authors:
(Steph.) J.J. Engel & G.L. Merr.
Source:
tro
Year:
2004
Citation Micro:
Fieldiana, Bot., n.s. 44: 255 2004
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001213031
Common Names
- Paracromastigum vastilobum
- Vastilobum Paracromastigum
- Vastilobum Moss
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesDescription
Paracromastigum vastilobum (also called Vast-lobed paracromastigum, among many other common names) is a species of moss in the family Paracromastigaceae. It is found in temperate regions of the world, growing in moist, shady habitats such as in alpine meadows and on the margins of streams. It has a thin, yellow-green thallus with a smooth surface.
Uses & Benefits
Paracromastigum vastilobum is used as an ornamental plant and for its medicinal properties. It is also used in traditional medicine to treat skin diseases and as a laxative.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
Paracromastigum vastilobum has small, yellowish-green flowers with four petals. The seeds are small, black, and round. The seedlings are small, with a single, oval-shaped leaf.
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesCultivation and Propagation
Paracromastigum vastilobum can be propagated by division of the thallus. It prefers a moist, shaded environment and can be grown in a pot or in the ground. It should be kept in a well-draining soil and watered regularly. The plant can be propagated by spores or by division of the thallus.
Where to Find Paracromastigum vastilobum
Paracromastigum vastilobum can be found in tropical rainforests in South America and Central America.
Paracromastigum vastilobum FAQ
What is the scientific name of Paracromastigum vastilobum?
Paracromastigum vastilobum
What type of plant is Paracromastigum vastilobum?
Paracromastigum vastilobum is a moss
Where can Paracromastigum vastilobum be found?
Paracromastigum vastilobum can be found in moist, shady areas in temperate regions
Species in the Paracromastigum genus
Paracromastigum fiordlandiae, Paracromastigum longiscyphum, Paracromastigum drucei, Paracromastigum granatensis, Paracromastigum tristanianum, Paracromastigum succulentum, Paracromastigum dusenii, Paracromastigum macrostipum, Paracromastigum furcifolium, Paracromastigum micromera, Paracromastigum vastilobum, Paracromastigum pachyrhizum, Paracromastigum ryszardii, Paracromastigum denticulatum, Paracromastigum microphyllum, Paracromastigum stipulatum, Paracromastigum subsimplex,
Species in the Lepidoziaceae family
Acromastigum anisostomum, Acromastigum bancanum, Acromastigum bifidum, Acromastigum brotheri, Acromastigum capillare, Acromastigum colensoanum, Acromastigum cunninghamii, Acromastigum echinatiforme, Acromastigum echinatum, Acromastigum exiguum, Acromastigum exile, Acromastigum filum, Acromastigum fimbriatum, Acromastigum inaequilaterum, Acromastigum integrifolium, Acromastigum laetevirens, Acromastigum linganum, Acromastigum mooreanum, Acromastigum obliquatum, Acromastigum tenax, Acromastigum verticale, Acromastigum moratii, Acromastigum pusillum, Acromastigum stellare, Acromastigum rigidum, Acromastigum subechinatiforme, Acromastigum adaptatum, Acromastigum divaricatum, Acromastigum longirete, Acromastigum fumosum, Acromastigum furcatifolium, Acromastigum herzogii, Acromastigum homodictyon, Acromastigum implexum, Acromastigum interstisiale, Acromastigum laevigatum, Acromastigum lamyi, Acromastigum leptophyllum, Acromastigum lobuliferum, Acromastigum marginatum, Acromastigum microstichum, Acromastigum prismaticale, Acromastigum stenophyllum, Acromastigum aurescens, Acromastigum caledonicum, Acromastigum carcinum, Acromastigum cavifolium, Acromastigum curtilobum, Amazoopsis diplopoda, Amazoopsis gracilis,
References
John Jay Engel (b.1941): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'J.J.Engel' in the authors string.
Gary Lane Smith Merrill (b.1939): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'G.L.Merr.' in the authors string.
The Bryophyte Nomenclator: Based on data supplied by Bryonames
Tropicos record: 35215716: Based on data supplied by Bryonames