Kingdom:
Phylum:
Hypnanae
Order:
Hypnales
Species:
diversinerve
ID:
1154855

Status:
valid

Authors:
Hampe

Source:
tro

Year:
1881

Citation Micro:
Frag. Suppl. 50 1881

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001154193



Common Names

  • Trachyloma diversinerve
  • Diversinerve Trachyloma
  • Diversinerve Moss


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Description

Trachyloma diversinerve (also called Diverse-Nerved Trachyloma, among many other common names) is a species of plant in the family Asparagaceae. It is a small, evergreen shrub with leathery, glossy leaves and white flowers. It is native to the tropical and subtropical regions of Southeast Asia, and it grows in open forests and scrublands.

Uses & Benefits

Trachyloma diversinerve is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and parks. It is also used as a windbreak and to provide shade for livestock.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flowers of Trachyloma diversinerve are white or yellowish-white in color and have a bell-shaped corolla. The seeds are small and black, and the seedlings are slender and have a single cotyledon.

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Where to Find Trachyloma diversinerve

Trachyloma diversinerve is native to tropical and subtropical regions of Africa.

References

Georg Ernst Ludwig Hampe (1795-1880): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Hampe' in the authors string.
The Bryophyte Nomenclator: Based on data supplied by Bryonames
Tropicos record: 35113091: Based on data supplied by Bryonames