Octoblepharum pulvinatum - Uses, Benefits & Common Names
Table of Contents
- Summary
- Common names
- Description
- Uses & Benefits
- Flower, Seeds and seedlings
- Where to find
- References
Kingdom:
Phylum:
Dicranidae
Order:
Dicranales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
pulvinatum
ID:
1189366
Status:
valid
Authors:
(Dozy & Molk.) Mitt.
Source:
tro
Year:
1869
Citation Micro:
J. Linn. Soc., Bot. 12: 109 1869
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001188704
Common Names
- Octoblepharum Moss
- Pulvinate Octoblepharum Moss
- Octoblepharum Pulvinatum
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Octoblepharum pulvinatum (also called Cushion Octoblepharum, among many other common names) is a species of moss that is found in tropical regions of Africa, Asia, Australia, and the Pacific Islands. It grows in shady, moist habitats, such as forests, grasslands, and wetlands.
Uses & Benefits
Octoblepharum pulvinatum is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a ground cover. It is also used to reduce erosion and to stabilize slopes. The plant is also used as a medicinal herb to treat a variety of ailments.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
The flower of Octoblepharum pulvinatum is small and white, with a yellow center. The seed is a small, black, oval-shaped seed. The seedlings are small and thin, with a single leaf.
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Octoblepharum pulvinatum can be found in India and Sri Lanka.
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
Julian(us) Hendrik Molkenboer (1816-1854): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Molk.' in the authors string.
William Mitten (1819-1906): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Mitt.' in the authors string.
Frans Dozy (1807-1856): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Dozy' in the authors string.
The Bryophyte Nomenclator: Based on data supplied by Bryonames
Tropicos record: 35172365: Based on data supplied by Bryonames