Kingdom:
Phylum:
Bryanae
Order:
Bryales
Family:
Species:
antiquorum
ID:
1154842

Status:
valid

Authors:
(Cardot & Dixon) Kabiersch

Source:
tro

Year:
1936

Citation Micro:
Hedwigia 76: 10 1936

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001154180



Common Names

  • Trachycystis antiquorum
  • Antiquorum Trachycystis
  • Antiquorum Moss


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Description

Trachycystis antiquorum (also called Ancient Trachycystis, among many other common names) is a species of plant in the family Asparagaceae. It is a small, evergreen shrub with leathery, glossy leaves and white flowers. It is native to the tropical and subtropical regions of Southeast Asia, and it grows in open forests and scrublands.

Uses & Benefits

Trachycystis antiquorum is used as an ornamental plant, as well as for its medicinal properties.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Trachycystis antiquorum is small and yellow-green in color. The seed is a small, dark brown capsule with a single seed inside. The seedlings are small and dark green with a single leaf.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Trachycystis antiquorum is a small, evergreen, perennial plant that is native to the Mediterranean region. It grows in full sun and prefers well-drained soil. Propagation is by seed or division of clumps. Seeds should be sown in spring or early summer in a sunny position in well-drained soil. Division of clumps can be done in spring or autumn.

Where to Find Trachycystis antiquorum

Trachycystis antiquorum is found in moist, shady habitats, such as in forests, woodlands, and grasslands. It is found in North America, Europe, and parts of Asia.

Species in the Mniaceae family

Mniobryum brevisetum, Mniobryum linderi, Mniobryum pergracile, Mniobryum perlaxum, Mniobryum rubrum, Mniobryum ruwenzorense, Mniobryum sparsifolium, Mniobryum tortifolium, Webera denticostata, Webera striatidens, Webera taylorii, Webera synoica, Cinclidium arcticum, Cinclidium latifolium, Cinclidium minutifolium, Cinclidium stygium, Cinclidium subrotundum, Cinclidium alaskanum, Cyrtomnium hymenophyllum, Cyrtomnium hymenophylloides, Epipterygium brasiliense, Epipterygium convalleum, Epipterygium immarginatum, Epipterygium mandonii, Epipterygium mexicanum, Epipterygium puiggarii, Epipterygium rigidum, Epipterygium tozeri, Epipterygium wrightii, Epipterygium koelzii, Epipterygium vanuatuicum, Epipterygium opararense, Epipterygium nagasakense, Epipterygium orbifolium, Epipterygium atlanticum, Epipterygium biauritum, Epipterygium oreophilum, Epipterygium yunnanense, Leucolepis acanthoneura, Mielichhoferia shevockii, Mielichhoferia pilifera, Mielichhoferia acuminata, Mielichhoferia acutifolia, Mielichhoferia argentifolia, Mielichhoferia auriseta, Mielichhoferia badhwarii, Mielichhoferia borbonica, Mielichhoferia brotheri, Mielichhoferia bryocarpa, Mielichhoferia canescens,

References

Jules Cardot (1860-1934): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Cardot' in the authors string.
Hugh Neville Dixon (1861-1944): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Dixon' in the authors string.
Waldefried Kabiersch: Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Kabiersch' in the authors string.
The Bryophyte Nomenclator: Based on data supplied by Bryonames
Tropicos record: 35113076: Based on data supplied by Bryonames