Thamniopsis gradsteinii - Uses, Benefits & Common Names
Kingdom:
Phylum:
Hypnanae
Order:
Hookeriales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
gradsteinii
ID:
1043094
Status:
valid
Authors:
J. Florsch.
Source:
tro
Year:
2011
Citation Micro:
Fl. Guianas, Ser. C, Bryoph. 2(Musci IV): 332 2011
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001042432
Common Names
- Thamniopsis gradsteinii
- Gradstein's Thamniopsis
- Gradstein Thamniopsis
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesDescription
Thamniopsis gradsteinii (also called Gradstein's Thamnopsis, among many other common names) is a shrub native to South America. It has small, oval leaves and small, white flowers. It is found in moist, shady areas, such as forest margins and stream banks.
Uses & Benefits
Thamniopsis gradsteinii is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and ponds. It is also used in traditional Chinese medicine to treat skin diseases.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
Thamniopsis gradsteinii has small, white flowers with yellow centers. The seeds are small and black, and the seedlings are small and green.
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesCultivation and Propagation
Thamniopsis gradsteinii is a fern native to Central and South America. It is best grown in partial shade in moist, humus-rich, well-drained soil. Propagation is by division or by spores sown on fine, sterile potting soil.
Where to Find Thamniopsis gradsteinii
Thamniopsis gradsteinii is native to Central and South America, and is found in the tropical and subtropical regions of Mexico, Guatemala, Honduras, Costa Rica, Panama, and Colombia.
Species in the Thamniopsis genus
Thamniopsis colombica, Thamniopsis glandulifera, Thamniopsis guatemalensis, Thamniopsis oedodontia, Thamniopsis rivularis, Thamniopsis standleyi, Thamniopsis steyermarkii, Thamniopsis gradsteinii, Thamniopsis pendula, Thamniopsis cheiloneura, Thamniopsis cruegeriana, Thamniopsis diffusa, Thamniopsis incurva, Thamniopsis langsdorffii, Thamniopsis purpureophylla, Thamniopsis sinuata, Thamniopsis terrestris, Thamniopsis undata, Thamniopsis utacamundiana, Thamniopsis versicolor, Thamniopsis stenodictyon, Thamniopsis exigua, Thamniopsis papillosula, Thamniopsis ptari-tepuiensis, Thamniopsis chenagonii, Thamniopsis flexifolium,
Species in the Pilotrichaceae family
Amblytropis hispidula, Amblytropis setosa, Actinodontium adscendens, Actinodontium dusenii, Actinodontium rhaphidostegum, Actinodontium sprucei, Actinodontium streptopogoneum, Actinodontium pygmaeum, Brymela angustiretis, Brymela complanata, Brymela crosbyi, Brymela laevinervis, Brymela tutezona, Brymela acuminata, Brymela cuspidata, Brymela fissidentoides, Brymela fluminensis, Brymela obtusifolia, Brymela parkeriana, Brymela rugulosa, Brymela websteri, Brymela cavifolia, Callicostella callicostelloides, Callicostella africana, Callicostella apophysata, Callicostella armata, Callicostella ascensionis, Callicostella attenuata, Callicostella beccariana, Callicostella belangeriana, Callicostella bernoullii, Callicostella bisexualis, Callicostella brevipes, Callicostella caledonica, Callicostella campbelliana, Callicostella chevalieri, Callicostella chionophylla, Callicostella chlorina, Callicostella chloroneura, Callicostella circinata, Callicostella constricta, Callicostella cruegeri, Callicostella daltoniaecarpa, Callicostella depressa, Callicostella disticha, Callicostella eberhardtiana, Callicostella emarginatula, Callicostella erosotruncata, Callicostella fallax, Callicostella fissidentella,
References
Jeanne Florschutz-de Waard (1924-2012): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'J.Florsch.' in the authors string.
The Bryophyte Nomenclator: Based on data supplied by Bryonames
Tropicos record: 100374852: Based on data supplied by Bryonames