Kingdom:
Phylum:
Hypnanae
Order:
Hypnales
Species:
umbrosa
ID:
1040907

Status:
valid

Authors:
(Mitt.) S. Olsson, Enroth & D. Quandt

Source:
tro

Year:
2011

Citation Micro:
Taxon 60(1): 47 2011

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001040245

Common Names

  • Echinodiopsis umbrosa
  • Umbrosa Echinodiopsis
  • Umbrosa's Echinodiopsis

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Uses & Benefits

Echinodiopsis umbrosa is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a ground cover. It is also used as a medicinal plant to treat skin ailments, as an antiseptic, and as an anti-inflammatory.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Echinodiopsis umbrosa is white and has five petals. The seed is small and black. The seedlings are small and have a single pair of leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Echinodiopsis umbrosa is a small, evergreen shrub native to the Mediterranean. It is best propagated from cuttings, which should be taken from the tips of stems in the spring or summer. Cuttings should be placed in a moist, well-drained potting mix and kept in a warm, humid environment. Once the cuttings have rooted, they can be transplanted into larger containers or planted in the garden.

Where to Find Echinodiopsis umbrosa

Echinodiopsis umbrosa is found in tropical and subtropical regions of the world, including the Caribbean, Central and South America, and parts of Africa.

Species in the Echinodiopsis genus

Species in the Neckeraceae family

Forsstroemia goughiana, Forsstroemia yezoana, Forsstroemia coronata, Forsstroemia cryphaeoides, Forsstroemia indica, Forsstroemia japonica, Forsstroemia neckeroides, Forsstroemia producta, Forsstroemia trichomitria, Forsstroemia thomsonii, Forsstroemia noguchii, Forsstroemia lasioides, Forsstroemia denigricans, Forsstroemia fauriei, Forsstroemia flexiramea, Forsstroemia humilis, Forsstroemia inopinata, Forsstroemia konoi, Forsstroemia pusilla, Forsstroemia setschwanica, Leptodon acuminatus, Leptodon longisetus, Leptodon pluvinii, Leptodon smithii, Leptodon fuciformis, Leptodon corsicus, Leptodon dillenii, Leptodon remotifolius, Taiwanobryum anacamptolepis, Taiwanobryum crenulatum, Taiwanobryum mucronatum, Taiwanobryum guangdongense, Taiwanobryum speciosum, Taiwanobryum praetermissum, Taiwanobryum serrulatifolium, Taiwanobryum undulatifolium, Taiwanobryum yunnanense, Alleniella besseri, Alleniella brownii, Alleniella chilensis, Alleniella complanata, Alleniella hymenodonta, Alleniella remota, Alleniella scabridens, Alleniella submacrocarpa, Alleniella urnigera, Alleniella andina, Alleniella ehrenbergii, Alleniella laevigata, Alleniella obtusifolia,

References

William Mitten (1819-1906): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Mitt.' in the authors string.
Sanna Olsson: Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'S.Olsson' in the authors string.
Johannes Enroth (b.1956): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Enroth' in the authors string.
Dietmar Quandt (b.1972): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'D.Quandt' in the authors string.
The Bryophyte Nomenclator: Based on data supplied by Bryonames
Tropicos record: 100367177: Based on data supplied by Bryonames