Kingdom:
Phylum:
Hypnanae
Order:
Hookeriales
Species:
carolae
ID:
1170447

Status:
valid

Authors:
Crosby

Source:
tro

Year:
1976

Citation Micro:
Ann. Missouri Bot. Gard. 63: 373. f. 1–5 1976

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001169785





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Uses & Benefits

Rhynchostegiopsis carolae is used in horticulture as an ornamental plant and for soil erosion control. It is also used in traditional medicine for treating various ailments such as fever, cough, and cold.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Rhynchostegiopsis carolae has small, yellowish-green flowers with two stamens. The seeds are small and black in color. The seedlings have two small, pointed leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Rhynchostegiopsis carolae can be propagated by spores or by division of the plant. Cultivation of this species is best done in a moist, shady area with plenty of organic matter in the soil. It prefers acidic soil and can tolerate temperatures down to -5°C.

Where to Find Rhynchostegiopsis carolae

Rhynchostegiopsis carolae is found in tropical and subtropical regions of Africa, Asia, and the Americas.

References

Marshall Robert Crosby (b.1943): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Crosby' in the authors string.
The Bryophyte Nomenclator: Based on data supplied by Bryonames
Tropicos record: 35141059: Based on data supplied by Bryonames