Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Myrtales
Species:
lycopodioides
ID:
1081278

Status:
valid

Authors:
Triana

Source:
tro

Year:
1872

Citation Micro:
Trans. Linn. Soc. London 28: 49 (1871 publ. 1872)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001080616



Common Names

  • Brachyotum lycopodioides
  • Lycopodium-like Brachyotum
  • Lycopodioides Brachyotum


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Description

Brachyotum lycopodioides (also called Lycopodium-leaved brachyotum, among many other common names) is a small shrub with leathery, ovate-lanceolate leaves and white flowers. It is native to Mexico, Central America, and South America, and is found in tropical and subtropical moist montane forests.

Uses & Benefits

Brachyotum lycopodioides is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and is also used as a food source for wildlife.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Brachyotum lycopodioides has white flowers with yellow centers and a sweet fragrance. The seeds are small, round and black. The seedlings are small and have a single pair of leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Brachyotum lycopodioides is a fast-growing, evergreen shrub that can reach up to 10 feet in height. It prefers full sun to partial shade and well-drained soil. Propagation is best done by seed or cuttings. Seeds should be sown in spring and cuttings should be taken in late spring or early summer.

Where to Find Brachyotum lycopodioides

Brachyotum lycopodioides is native to Mexico and Guatemala.

Species in the Brachyotum genus

Brachyotum cogniauxii, Brachyotum multinervium, Brachyotum parvifolium, Brachyotum quinquenerve, Brachyotum radula, Brachyotum strigosum, Brachyotum tyrianthinum, Brachyotum alpinum, Brachyotum benthamianum, Brachyotum figueroae, Brachyotum gracilescens, Brachyotum grisebachii, Brachyotum jamesonii, Brachyotum lindenii, Brachyotum lutescens, Brachyotum microdon, Brachyotum naudinii, Brachyotum rostratum, Brachyotum sanguinolentum, Brachyotum weberbaueri, Brachyotum barbeyanum, Brachyotum campanulare, Brachyotum cernuum, Brachyotum confertum, Brachyotum ledifolium, Brachyotum lycopodioides, Brachyotum maximowiczii, Brachyotum nutans, Brachyotum rosmarinifolium, Brachyotum coronatum, Brachyotum huancavelicae, Brachyotum angustifolium, Brachyotum longisepalum, Brachyotum markgrafii, Brachyotum multituberculatum, Brachyotum virescens, Brachyotum intermedium, Brachyotum cutervoanum, Brachyotum andreanum, Brachyotum rugosum, Brachyotum campii, Brachyotum rotundifolium, Brachyotum gleasonii, Brachyotum fraternum, Brachyotum azuayense, Brachyotum trichocalyx, Brachyotum ecuadorense, Brachyotum fictum, Brachyotum harlingii, Brachyotum lymphatum,

Species in the Melastomataceae family

Acanthella sprucei, Acanthella pulchra, Acanthella conferta, Aciotis polystachya, Aciotis purpurascens, Aciotis acuminifolia, Aciotis annua, Aciotis rubricaulis, Aciotis cordata, Aciotis indecora, Aciotis paludosa, Aciotis circaeoides, Aciotis ornata, Aciotis circaeifolia, Aciotis wurdackiana, Aciotis olivieriana, Aciotis ferreirana, Aciotis viscida, Aciotis pendulifolia, Aciotis brachybotria, Acisanthera pulchella, Acisanthera quadrata, Acisanthera boliviensis, Acisanthera variabilis, Acisanthera uniflora, Acisanthera alsinaefolia, Acisanthera paraguayensis, Acisanthera alata, Acisanthera hedyotoidea, Acisanthera glazioviana, Acisanthera quadrata, Acisanthera ayangannae, Acisanthera divaricata, Adelobotrys ciliatus, Adelobotrys atlanticus, Adelobotrys adscendens, Adelobotrys barbatus, Adelobotrys ciliata, Adelobotrys macrophylla, Adelobotrys praetexta, Adelobotrys tessmannii, Adelobotrys boissieriana, Adelobotrys fuscescens, Adelobotrys macrantha, Adelobotrys rotundifolius, Adelobotrys subsessilis, Adelobotrys jefensis, Adelobotrys linearifolia, Adelobotrys ayangannensis, Adelobotrys scandens,

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