Status:
valid
Authors:
Müll. Hal.
Source:
tro
Year:
1898
Citation Micro:
Hedwigia 37: 170 1898
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001154207
Common Names
- Trachyloma pycnoblastum
- Pycnoblastum Trachyloma
- Pycnoblastum Moss
Uses & Benefits
Trachyloma pycnoblastum 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 pycnoblastum 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.
Where to Find Trachyloma pycnoblastum
Trachyloma pycnoblastum is native to tropical regions of Africa, Asia, and Australia.
Species in the Trachyloma genus
Species in the Trachylomataceae family