Kingdom:
Phylum:
Dicranidae
Order:
Dicranales
Species:
madagascariensis
ID:
1195453

Status:
valid

Authors:
(Thér.) Padberg & J.-P. Frahm

Source:
tro

Year:
1985

Citation Micro:
Cryptog. Bryol. Lichénol. 6: 330 1985

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001194791



Common Names

  • Atractylocarpus madagascariensis
  • Madagascariensis Atractylocarpus
  • Madagascar Atractylocarpus


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Description

Atractylocarpus madagascariensis (also called Atractylocarpus, among many other common names) is a species of moss found in Africa. It has a yellow-green color and a short, thick stem. It grows in moist, shady areas of the tropical forests. It is often found in humid forests and grasslands.

Uses & Benefits

Atractylocarpus madagascariensis is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and for landscaping. It is also used as a soil stabilizer and for erosion control.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Atractylocarpus madagascariensis is small and white, with a yellow center. The seed is a small, dark brown nut, and the seedlings are small, with a single leaf and a short stem.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Atractylocarpus madagascariensis is a species of moss that can be propagated through spore dispersal. It prefers moist, shady environments and can be cultivated in a potting mix or soil. It can also be propagated through division of the plant.

Where to Find Atractylocarpus madagascariensis

Atractylocarpus madagascariensis can be found in Madagascar.

Species in the Leucobryaceae family

Holomitriopsis laevifolia, Mitrobryum koelzii, Sphaerothecium phascoideum, Sphaerothecium reconditum, Sphaerothecium subchlorophyllosum, Steyermarkiella anomalodictya, Atractylocarpus alpinus, Atractylocarpus alticaulis, Atractylocarpus brasiliensis, Atractylocarpus longisetus, Atractylocarpus nanus, Atractylocarpus neocaledonicus, Atractylocarpus patagonicus, Atractylocarpus madagascariensis, Atractylocarpus novoguineensis, Atractylocarpus subporodictyon, Brothera leana, Campylopodiella himalayana, Campylopodiella flagellacea, Campylopodiella crenulata, Campylopodiella stenocarpa, Campylopodiella dorothyae, Campylopus joshii, Campylopus incurvatus, Campylopus laxoventralis, Campylopus sharpii, Campylopus acuminatus, Campylopus aemulans, Campylopus albidovirens, Campylopus ambiguus, Campylopus amboroensis, Campylopus anderssonii, Campylopus andreanus, Campylopus angustiretis, Campylopus arctocarpus, Campylopus arcuatus, Campylopus areodictyon, Campylopus argyrocaulon, Campylopus asperifolius, Campylopus atrovirens, Campylopus aureonitens, Campylopus austro-alpinus, Campylopus austrosubulatus, Campylopus bartramiaceus, Campylopus beauverdianus, Campylopus belangeri, Campylopus bicolor, Campylopus brevipilus, Campylopus brunneus, Campylopus cambouei,

References

Jan-Peter Frahm (1945-2014): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'J.-P.Frahm' in the authors string.
Irénée Thériot (1859-1947): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Thér.' in the authors string.
M. Padberg: Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Padberg' in the authors string.
The Bryophyte Nomenclator: Based on data supplied by Bryonames
Tropicos record: 35182808: Based on data supplied by Bryonames