Kingdom:
Phylum:
Hypnanae
Order:
Hypnales
Species:
radiculosum
ID:
1191786

Status:
valid

Authors:
(Hook.) Mitt.

Source:
tro

Year:
1869

Citation Micro:
J. Linn. Soc., Bot. 12: 542 1869

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001191124

Common Names

  • Stereophyllum radiculosum
  • Radiculosum Stereophyllum
  • Rooted Stereophyllum

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Uses & Benefits

Stereophyllum radiculosum has been used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a ground cover. It is also used in landscaping and as a soil stabilizer.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Stereophyllum radiculosum is small and white, with four petals. The seeds are small, black and round. The seedlings are thin and delicate.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Cultivation and propagation of Stereophyllum radiculosum: This plant is best grown in moist, well-drained soils in full sun to partial shade. Propagation is by division of the clumps or by seed.

Where to Find Stereophyllum radiculosum

Stereophyllum radiculosum can be found in the tropical regions of Central and South America.

Species in the Stereophyllaceae family

Catagoniopsis berteroana, Entodontopsis contorte-operculata, Entodontopsis radicalis, Entodontopsis leucostega, Entodontopsis nitens, Entodontopsis anceps, Entodontopsis angustiretis, Entodontopsis mexicana, Entodontopsis pygmaea, Entodontopsis rhynchostegioides, Entodontopsis rufescens, Entodontopsis sedgwickii, Entodontopsis setschwanica, Entodontopsis tavoyensis, Entodontopsis tenuinervis, Entodontopsis wightii, Entodontopsis cultelliformis, Juratzkaea indica, Juratzkaea seminervis, Juratzkaea argentinica, Juratzkaea incisa, Pilosium chlorophyllum, Sciuroleskea mittenii, Sciuroleskea xanthophylla, Stenocarpidium leucodon, Stereophyllum andungense, Stereophyllum aptychopsis, Stereophyllum bremondii, Stereophyllum cataractarum, Stereophyllum jamaicense, Stereophyllum laxirete, Stereophyllum lepidopiloides, Stereophyllum leucothallum, Stereophyllum macrocarpum, Stereophyllum radiculosum, Stereophyllum subacuminatum, Stereophyllum vitiense, Stereophyllum favaroi, Stereophyllum acutum,

References

William Jackson Hooker (1785-1865): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Hook.' in the authors string.
William Mitten (1819-1906): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Mitt.' in the authors string.
The Bryophyte Nomenclator: Based on data supplied by Bryonames
Tropicos record: 35177407: Based on data supplied by Bryonames