Kingdom:
Phylum:
Hypnanae
Order:
Hypnodendrales
Genus:
Species:
microdictyon
ID:
1172942

Status:
valid

Authors:
Besch.

Source:
tro

Year:
1885

Citation Micro:
Ann. Sci. Nat., Bot., sér. 7, 2: 98 1885

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001172280



Common Names

  • Racopilum Microdictyon
  • Small-Net Racopilum
  • Microdictyon Racopilum


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Description

Racopilum microdictyon (also called Microdictyon Racopilum, among many other common names) is a species of plant in the Gesneriaceae family. It is an evergreen, perennial herb with a creeping habit and is native to tropical Africa. It grows in shady, moist habitats, such as in the understory of forests.

Uses & Benefits

Racopilum microdictyon has been used as an ornamental plant, as a source of fiber, and as a food source.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Racopilum microdictyon is a white, star-shaped flower with a yellow center. The seeds are small and black in color. The seedlings are small and have a thin stem with two leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Racopilum microdictyon can be propagated by seed or division. Seeds should be sown in a well-drained, light soil mix, and kept moist. Division should be done in spring or autumn. The plant should be divided into smaller sections and replanted in a well-drained, light soil mix.

Where to Find Racopilum microdictyon

Racopilum microdictyon can be found in tropical and subtropical regions of the Americas, Africa, Asia, and Oceania.

Species in the Racopilum genus

Racopilum africanum, Racopilum angustistipulaceum, Racopilum ayresii, Racopilum brevipes, Racopilum buettneri, Racopilum capense, Racopilum cardotii, Racopilum chevalieri, Racopilum crassicuspidatum, Racopilum cuspidigerum, Racopilum fernandezianum, Racopilum gracile, Racopilum gracillimum, Racopilum intermedium, Racopilum laxirete, Racopilum leptocarpum, Racopilum leptotapes, Racopilum macrocarpum, Racopilum madagassum, Racopilum magnirete, Racopilum marginatum, Racopilum mauritianum, Racopilum microdictyon, Racopilum microides, Racopilum mougeotianum, Racopilum naumannii, Racopilum orthocarpioides, Racopilum orthocarpum, Racopilum pectinatum, Racopilum penzigii, Racopilum perrieri, Racopilum plicatum, Racopilum polythrincium, Racopilum robustum, Racopilum spectabile, Racopilum strumiferum, Racopilum thomeanum, Racopilum tomentosum, Racopilum ugandae, Racopilum verrucosum, Racopilum squarrifolium, Racopilum niutense, Racopilum tubiforme,

Species in the Racopilaceae family

Powellia involutifolia, Powelliopsis subelimbata, Powelliopsis integra, Powelliopsis pocsii, Powelliopsis elliptica, Racopilum africanum, Racopilum angustistipulaceum, Racopilum ayresii, Racopilum brevipes, Racopilum buettneri, Racopilum capense, Racopilum cardotii, Racopilum chevalieri, Racopilum crassicuspidatum, Racopilum cuspidigerum, Racopilum fernandezianum, Racopilum gracile, Racopilum gracillimum, Racopilum intermedium, Racopilum laxirete, Racopilum leptocarpum, Racopilum leptotapes, Racopilum macrocarpum, Racopilum madagassum, Racopilum magnirete, Racopilum marginatum, Racopilum mauritianum, Racopilum microdictyon, Racopilum microides, Racopilum mougeotianum, Racopilum naumannii, Racopilum orthocarpioides, Racopilum orthocarpum, Racopilum pectinatum, Racopilum penzigii, Racopilum perrieri, Racopilum plicatum, Racopilum polythrincium, Racopilum robustum, Racopilum spectabile, Racopilum strumiferum, Racopilum thomeanum, Racopilum tomentosum, Racopilum ugandae, Racopilum verrucosum, Racopilum squarrifolium, Racopilum niutense, Racopilum tubiforme, Timokoponenia parvula,

References

Émile Bescherelle (1828-1903): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Besch.' in the authors string.
The Bryophyte Nomenclator: Based on data supplied by Bryonames
Tropicos record: 35144926: Based on data supplied by Bryonames