Kingdom:
Phylum:
Hypnanae
Order:
Hypnales
Species:
gracile
ID:
1195092

Status:
valid

Authors:
Broth. & Paris

Source:
tro

Year:
1909

Citation Micro:
Oefvers. Förh. Finska Vetensk.-Soc. 51A(17): 24 1909

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001194430



Common Names

  • Homaliodendron gracile
  • Homaliodendron Gracile
  • Homaliodendron gracile plant


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Uses & Benefits

Homaliodendron gracile 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 gracile 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 gracile 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 gracile

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

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References

Jean Édouard Gabriel Narcisse Paris (1827-1911): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Paris' in the authors string.
Viktor Ferdinand Brotherus (1849-1929): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Broth.' in the authors string.
The Bryophyte Nomenclator: Based on data supplied by Bryonames
Tropicos record: 35182298: Based on data supplied by Bryonames