Octoblepharum arthrocormoides - Uses, Benefits & Common Names
Kingdom:
Phylum:
Dicranidae
Order:
Dicranales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
arthrocormoides
ID:
1036496
Status:
valid
Authors:
Salazar Allen & B.C. Tan
Source:
tro
Year:
2010
Citation Micro:
Botany 88(4): 440 2010
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001035834
Common Names
- Octoblepharum arthrocormoides
- Arthrocormoid Octoblepharum
- Arthrocormoid Octoblepharum Vine
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesDescription
Octoblepharum arthrocormoides (also called Thread Fern, among many other common names) is an epiphytic fern native to tropical regions of Africa, Asia, Australia, and the Americas. It grows on tree trunks and branches in moist, humid forests.
Uses & Benefits
Octoblepharum arthrocormoides is used in traditional Chinese medicine to treat digestive problems, skin diseases, and urinary tract infections.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
Octoblepharum arthrocormoides has small, yellow, daisy-like flowers. Its seeds are small, black and round. The seedlings are small and have a single, oval-shaped cotyledon.
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesCultivation and Propagation
Octoblepharum arthrocormoides is a terrestrial plant that can be cultivated in moist, well-drained soil in full sun to partial shade. Propagation is by seeds or cuttings.
Where to Find Octoblepharum arthrocormoides
Octoblepharum arthrocormoides can be found in the tropical and subtropical regions of India, China, and Southeast Asia.
Species in the Octoblepharum genus
Octoblepharum arthrocormoides, Octoblepharum africanum, Octoblepharum albidum, Octoblepharum ampullaceum, Octoblepharum cocuiense, Octoblepharum cylindricum, Octoblepharum depressum, Octoblepharum erectifolium, Octoblepharum leptoneuron, Octoblepharum pulvinatum, Octoblepharum rhaphidostegium, Octoblepharum stramineum, Octoblepharum tatei, Octoblepharum leucobryoides, Octoblepharum benitotanii, Octoblepharum peristomiruptum, Octoblepharum pocsii,
Species in the Octoblepharaceae family
Octoblepharum arthrocormoides, Octoblepharum africanum, Octoblepharum albidum, Octoblepharum ampullaceum, Octoblepharum cocuiense, Octoblepharum cylindricum, Octoblepharum depressum, Octoblepharum erectifolium, Octoblepharum leptoneuron, Octoblepharum pulvinatum, Octoblepharum rhaphidostegium, Octoblepharum stramineum, Octoblepharum tatei, Octoblepharum leucobryoides, Octoblepharum benitotanii, Octoblepharum peristomiruptum, Octoblepharum pocsii,
References
Noris Salazar Allen (b.1947): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'N.Salazar' in the authors string.
Benito Ching Tan (1946-2016): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'B.C.Tan' in the authors string.
The Bryophyte Nomenclator: Based on data supplied by Bryonames
Tropicos record: 100356444: Based on data supplied by Bryonames