Kingdom:
Phylum:
Polytrichopsida
Order:
Polytrichales
Species:
archboldii
ID:
1161037

Status:
valid

Authors:
E.B. Bartram

Source:
tro

Year:
1942

Citation Micro:
Lloydia 5: 291. 1942

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001160375

Common Names

  • Polytrichadelphus archboldii
  • Archboldii Polytrichadelphus
  • Polytrichadelphus Archboldii

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Uses & Benefits

Polytrichadelphus archboldii has been used in traditional medicine to treat digestive disorders, skin diseases, and respiratory problems. It is also used as an ornamental plant, and its leaves are used to make tea.

Cultivars, Varieties & Sub-species

Polytrichadelphus archboldii var. kinabaluensis H. Akiyama & T. Yamag.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Polytrichadelphus archboldii has small, yellowish-green flowers that are borne on long, thin stems. The seeds are small and black, and the seedlings are small and delicate.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Polytrichadelphus archboldii can be propagated by division or by spores. It prefers moist, acidic soils and partial shade. It is tolerant of a wide range of temperatures and can be grown in USDA hardiness zones 5-9.

Where to Find Polytrichadelphus archboldii

Polytrichadelphus archboldii can be found in South America.

Species in the Polytrichaceae family

Alophosia azorica, Atrichopsis compressa, Atrichopsis angulata, Atrichopsis australis, Atrichopsis bellii, Atrichopsis capensis, Atrichopsis crispula, Atrichopsis erosa, Atrichopsis laxifolia, Atrichopsis mexicana, Atrichopsis minima, Atrichopsis tapes, Atrichopsis tenuirostris, Atrichopsis tetragona, Atrichopsis trichodon, Atrichopsis tristaniensis, Atrichum cylindricum, Atrichum altecristatum, Atrichum longifolium, Atrichum androgynum, Atrichum angustatum, Atrichum crispulum, Atrichum crispum, Atrichum flavisetum, Atrichum muelleri, Atrichum oerstedianum, Atrichum polycarpum, Atrichum rhystophyllum, Atrichum selwynii, Atrichum subserratum, Atrichum tenellum, Atrichum undulatum, Atrichum yakushimense, Atrichum laoshanense, Bartramiopsis lescurii, Dawsonia beccarii, Dawsonia gigantea, Dawsonia grandis, Dawsonia insignis, Dawsonia lativaginata, Dawsonia longiseta, Dawsonia papuana, Dawsonia polytrichoides, Dawsonia pullei, Dawsonia superba, Dendroligotrichum tongariroense, Dendroligotrichum dendroides, Dendroligotrichum squamosum, Hebantia rigida, Itatiella ulei,

References

Edwin Bunting Bartram (1878-1964): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'E.B.Bartram' in the authors string.
The Bryophyte Nomenclator: Based on data supplied by Bryonames
Tropicos record: 35125087: Based on data supplied by Bryonames