Kingdom:
Phylum:
Hypnanae
Order:
Hypnodendrales
Genus:
Species:
tubiforme
ID:
1214618

Status:
valid

Authors:
Zanten

Source:
tro

Year:
2006

Citation Micro:
J. Hattori Bot. Lab. 100: 538 2006

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001213956



Common Names

  • Racopilum tubiforme
  • Tubiforme Racopilum Moss
  • Tubiforme Racopilum Lichen


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Description

Racopilum tubiforme (also called 'Tubular Racopilum', among many other common names) is a small, moss-like liverwort with a lanceolate leaf shape. It is native to Central and South America, and grows in moist, shady habitats such as forests and grasslands.

Uses & Benefits

Racopilum tubiforme is used in traditional medicine as an anti-inflammatory and antiseptic. It is also used as a natural dye for fabrics and as a food preservative.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Racopilum tubiforme has small, greenish-white flowers with four petals. Its seeds are small and black, and its seedlings have two cotyledons that are oval-shaped.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Racopilum tubiforme is a small, evergreen liverwort that grows in moist, shady areas. It is propagated by spores, which are spread by wind or water. The spores should be collected when they are ripe and sown on a moist, humus-rich soil. The soil should be kept moist and in a shaded area. The spores should germinate within a few weeks.

Where to Find Racopilum tubiforme

Racopilum tubiforme can be found in the boreal forests of North America and Europe.

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

Bernard Otto van Zanten (b.1927): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Zanten' in the authors string.
The Bryophyte Nomenclator: Based on data supplied by Bryonames
Tropicos record: 35216955: Based on data supplied by Bryonames