Kingdom:
Phylum:
Hypnanae
Order:
Hookeriales
Species:
guadalupense
ID:
1196229

Status:
valid

Authors:
(Brid.) W.R. Buck

Source:
tro

Year:
1987

Citation Micro:
Brittonia 39: 220 1987

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001195567



Common Names

  • Trachyxiphium
  • Guadalupense Trachyxiphium
  • Guadalupe Trachyxiphium


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Uses & Benefits

Trachyxiphium guadalupense is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a groundcover. It is also used as a medicinal plant to treat skin diseases and as a dye for fabrics.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Trachyxiphium guadalupense has small, white, bell-shaped flowers and small, round, black seeds. The seedlings are small and delicate, with thin, light green leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Trachyxiphium guadalupense is a small, evergreen moss native to South Africa. It can be propagated from spores or division. Spores should be sown on a moist, well-draining medium and kept in a warm, humid environment until germination. Division should be done in the spring or fall when the plant is actively growing. Both methods should be kept in a warm, humid environment until the plants are well-established.

Where to Find Trachyxiphium guadalupense

Trachyxiphium guadalupense is native to the Caribbean and can be found in moist, shady areas. It is commonly found in woodlands, meadows, and along roadsides.

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

Kurt Polycarp Joachim Sprengel (1766-1833): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Spreng.' in the authors string.
William Russel Buck (b.1950): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'W.R.Buck' in the authors string.
The Bryophyte Nomenclator: Based on data supplied by Bryonames
Tropicos record: 35183891: Based on data supplied by Bryonames