Kingdom:
Phylum:
Hypnanae
Order:
Hypnales
Species:
flabellatum
ID:
1195090

Status:
valid

Authors:
(Sm.) M. Fleisch.

Source:
tro

Year:
1906

Citation Micro:
Hedwigia 45: 74 1906

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001194428



Common Names

  • Homaliodendron flabellatum
  • Homaliodendron Flabellatum
  • Homaliodendron flabellatum plant


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Uses & Benefits

Homaliodendron flabellatum is used as an ornamental plant in gardens. It is also used in traditional medicine to treat various ailments such as fever, headache, and skin diseases.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Homaliodendron flabellatum has small yellowish-green flowers with four petals. The seeds are small and black, and the seedlings have long, narrow, pointed leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Homaliodendron flabellatum can be propagated by seed or stem cuttings. When propagating from seed, it is best to sow the seeds in a well-draining potting mix and keep the soil moist. When propagating from stem cuttings, it is best to take cuttings from a healthy plant and root them in a potting mix. Keep the soil moist and provide plenty of indirect light.

Where to Find Homaliodendron flabellatum

Homaliodendron flabellatum can be found in tropical Africa, from Sierra Leone to Angola.

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References

James Edward Smith (1759-1828): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Sm.' in the authors string.
Max Fleischer (1861-1930): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'M.Fleisch.' in the authors string.
The Bryophyte Nomenclator: Based on data supplied by Bryonames
Tropicos record: 35182293: Based on data supplied by Bryonames