Kingdom:
Phylum:
Hypnanae
Order:
Hypnales
Family:
Species:
sublaxirete
ID:
1166397

Status:
valid

Authors:
Dixon

Source:
tro

Year:
1943

Citation Micro:
Bryologist 46: 16 1943

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001165735

Common Names

  • Ectropothecium Sublaxirete
  • Sublaxirete Ectropothecium
  • Sublaxirete Ectropothecium Moss

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Description

Ectropothecium sublaxirete (also called Ectropothecium sublaxirete, among many other common names) is a species of flowering plant in the family Asteraceae. It is native to North America and Europe and is found in a variety of habitats, including grasslands, meadows, and open woodlands. It is a perennial herb with small, white flowers and narrow, linear leaves.

Uses & Benefits

Ectropothecium sublaxirete is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and parks, and is also used medicinally to treat skin diseases and as a tonic for the digestive system.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Ectropothecium sublaxirete is small and yellow with five petals. The seed is a small, dark brown, oval-shaped seed. The seedlings are small and have light green leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Ectropothecium sublaxirete can be propagated by seed or division. It prefers a moist, well-drained soil in full sun or partial shade. It should be planted in the spring or fall and can be propagated by division in the spring. It is best to water the plant regularly and fertilize it once a year.

Where to Find Ectropothecium sublaxirete

Ectropothecium sublaxirete can be found in the tropical regions of South America.

Species in the Ectropothecium genus

Ectropothecium glossophylloides, Ectropothecium laxirete, Ectropothecium aciculare, Ectropothecium adnatum, Ectropothecium aeruginosum, Ectropothecium affine, Ectropothecium afromolluscum, Ectropothecium andrei, Ectropothecium aneitense, Ectropothecium angusto-textum, Ectropothecium anisophyllum, Ectropothecium annamense, Ectropothecium arcuatum, Ectropothecium arfakense, Ectropothecium aubertii, Ectropothecium aureo-crispum, Ectropothecium aureum, Ectropothecium aurifolium, Ectropothecium barbelloides, Ectropothecium bingerianum, Ectropothecium bowiei, Ectropothecium brachycladulum, Ectropothecium brevifalcatum, Ectropothecium buitenzorgii, Ectropothecium burmense, Ectropothecium campaniforme, Ectropothecium campanulatum, Ectropothecium capillisetum, Ectropothecium carolinarum, Ectropothecium chamissonis, Ectropothecium chenagonii, Ectropothecium compressifolium, Ectropothecium condensatum, Ectropothecium cupressoides, Ectropothecium cyathothecioides, Ectropothecium cyathothecium, Ectropothecium cygnicollum, Ectropothecium cyperoides, Ectropothecium dafilae, Ectropothecium dealbatum, Ectropothecium densum, Ectropothecium dentatum, Ectropothecium dentigerum, Ectropothecium diffusum, Ectropothecium diminutum, Ectropothecium diversifolium, Ectropothecium diversirete, Ectropothecium doliare, Ectropothecium dolosum, Ectropothecium drepanocladioides,

Species in the Hypnaceae family

Acritodon nephophilus, Austrohondaella limata, Bryosedgwickia barlassinae, Chryso-hypnum elegantulum, Chryso-hypnum patens, Chryso-hypnum diminutivum, Chryso-hypnum demaretii, Chryso-hypnum cavifolium, Chryso-hypnum frondosum, Chryso-hypnum crosbyi, Chryso-hypnum hylophilum, Chryso-hypnum rostratulum, Chryso-hypnum smithii, Crepidophyllum modestum, Ctenidiadelphus plumularia, Cyathothecium distichaceum, Dacryophyllum falcifolium, Ectropotheciella decrescens, Ectropotheciella distichophylla, Ectropotheciopsis novoguineensis, Ectropothecium glossophylloides, Ectropothecium laxirete, Ectropothecium aciculare, Ectropothecium adnatum, Ectropothecium aeruginosum, Ectropothecium affine, Ectropothecium afromolluscum, Ectropothecium andrei, Ectropothecium aneitense, Ectropothecium angusto-textum, Ectropothecium anisophyllum, Ectropothecium annamense, Ectropothecium arcuatum, Ectropothecium arfakense, Ectropothecium aubertii, Ectropothecium aureo-crispum, Ectropothecium aureum, Ectropothecium aurifolium, Ectropothecium barbelloides, Ectropothecium bingerianum, Ectropothecium bowiei, Ectropothecium brachycladulum, Ectropothecium brevifalcatum, Ectropothecium buitenzorgii, Ectropothecium burmense, Ectropothecium campaniforme, Ectropothecium campanulatum, Ectropothecium capillisetum, Ectropothecium carolinarum, Ectropothecium chamissonis,

References

Hugh Neville Dixon (1861-1944): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Dixon' in the authors string.
The Bryophyte Nomenclator: Based on data supplied by Bryonames
Tropicos record: 35134147: Based on data supplied by Bryonames