Kingdom:
Phylum:
Hypnanae
Order:
Hypnales
Species:
indicum
ID:
1154858

Status:
valid

Authors:
Mitt.

Source:
tro

Year:
1859

Citation Micro:
J. Proc. Linn. Soc., Bot., Suppl. 1: 91 1859

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001154196



Common Names

  • Trachyloma indicum
  • Indicum Trachyloma
  • Indicum Moss


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Description

Trachyloma indicum (also called Indian 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 India, and it grows in open forests and scrublands.

Uses & Benefits

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

Cultivars, Varieties & Sub-species

Trachyloma indicum var. epilosum N.G. Mill. & Manuel
Trachyloma indicum var. novaeguineae (Müll. Hal.) N.G. Mill. & Manuel
Trachyloma indicum var. obtusifolium Y.X. Xiong & X.Z. Luo
Trachyloma indicum var. teretirameum N.G. Mill. & Manuel

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flowers of Trachyloma indicum 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 indicum

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

References

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: 35113095: Based on data supplied by Bryonames