Paracromastigum drucei - Uses, Benefits & Care
Kingdom:
Phylum:
Jungermanniidae
Order:
Jungermanniales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
drucei
ID:
1203456
Status:
valid
Authors:
(R.M. Schust.) R.M. Schust.
Source:
tro
Year:
1974
Citation Micro:
J. Hattori Bot. Lab. 38: 700 1974
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001202794
Common Names
- Paracromastigum drucei
- Drucei Paracromastigum
- Drucei Paracromastigum Moss
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesUses & Benefits
Paracromastigum drucei is used in landscaping as a ground cover and for erosion control. It is also used as a food source and for medicinal purposes.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
Paracromastigum drucei has small, yellowish-green flowers that are held in clusters of up to six. The seeds are small, black and round. The seedlings have a single, oval-shaped leaf with a pointed tip.
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesCultivation and Propagation
Paracromastigum drucei is a species of liverwort that is native to South America and is found in humid, shady areas. It is a small, cushion-forming plant that grows in mats and can reach up to 2 cm in height. It is best propagated through division of the mats, as the plant does not produce spores. It prefers moist soil and partial shade, and can tolerate temperatures down to -5°C. It can be grown in containers or in the garden.
Where to Find Paracromastigum drucei
Paracromastigum drucei is found in the Northern Hemisphere, including Europe, North America, and Asia.
Paracromastigum drucei FAQ
What is the scientific name of Paracromastigum drucei?
Paracromastigum drucei
What type of plant is Paracromastigum drucei?
A liverwort
Where is Paracromastigum drucei found?
It is found in tropical and subtropical regions
Species in the Paracromastigum genus
Paracromastigum fiordlandiae, Paracromastigum longiscyphum, Paracromastigum drucei, Paracromastigum granatensis, Paracromastigum tristanianum, Paracromastigum succulentum, Paracromastigum dusenii, Paracromastigum macrostipum, Paracromastigum furcifolium, Paracromastigum micromera, Paracromastigum vastilobum, Paracromastigum pachyrhizum, Paracromastigum ryszardii, Paracromastigum denticulatum, Paracromastigum microphyllum, Paracromastigum stipulatum, Paracromastigum subsimplex,
Species in the Lepidoziaceae family
Acromastigum anisostomum, Acromastigum bancanum, Acromastigum bifidum, Acromastigum brotheri, Acromastigum capillare, Acromastigum colensoanum, Acromastigum cunninghamii, Acromastigum echinatiforme, Acromastigum echinatum, Acromastigum exiguum, Acromastigum exile, Acromastigum filum, Acromastigum fimbriatum, Acromastigum inaequilaterum, Acromastigum integrifolium, Acromastigum laetevirens, Acromastigum linganum, Acromastigum mooreanum, Acromastigum obliquatum, Acromastigum tenax, Acromastigum verticale, Acromastigum moratii, Acromastigum pusillum, Acromastigum stellare, Acromastigum rigidum, Acromastigum subechinatiforme, Acromastigum adaptatum, Acromastigum divaricatum, Acromastigum longirete, Acromastigum fumosum, Acromastigum furcatifolium, Acromastigum herzogii, Acromastigum homodictyon, Acromastigum implexum, Acromastigum interstisiale, Acromastigum laevigatum, Acromastigum lamyi, Acromastigum leptophyllum, Acromastigum lobuliferum, Acromastigum marginatum, Acromastigum microstichum, Acromastigum prismaticale, Acromastigum stenophyllum, Acromastigum aurescens, Acromastigum caledonicum, Acromastigum carcinum, Acromastigum cavifolium, Acromastigum curtilobum, Amazoopsis diplopoda, Amazoopsis gracilis,
References
Rudolf Mathias Schuster (1921-2012): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'R.M.Schust.' in the authors string.
The Bryophyte Nomenclator: Based on data supplied by Bryonames
Tropicos record: 35202117: Based on data supplied by Bryonames