Status:
valid
Authors:
Mitt.
Source:
tro
Year:
1863
Citation Micro:
J. Proc. Linn. Soc., Bot. 7: 162 1863
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001172227
Common Names
- Racopilum africanum
- Africanum Moss
- Forked Haircap Moss
Description
Racopilum africanum (also called African Racopilum, among many other common names) is a species of plant in the Racopilum genus. It is a perennial herb with a creeping rhizome and erect stems. It is native to Chile and grows in moist, shady places in the temperate forests of the Andes Mountains.
Uses & Benefits
Racopilum africanum can be used as a soil stabilizer and erosion control, as well as for decorative purposes in gardens and landscaping.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
Racopilum africanum has small, white flowers and small, dark brown seeds. The seedlings are small and light green in color.
Cultivation and Propagation
Racopilum africanum is a small, evergreen shrub that grows to about 1 m (3 ft) tall. It has small, leathery leaves and white, bell-shaped flowers. It can be propagated from cuttings or by seed. It prefers a sunny position and well-drained soil. It is drought tolerant and can be grown in containers.
Where to Find Racopilum africanum
Racopilum africanum is found in moist, shady areas in the northern hemisphere, such as in North America, Europe, and parts of Asia.
Species in the Racopilum genus
Racopilum africanum,
Racopilum angustistipulaceum,
Racopilum ayresii,
Racopilum brevipes,
Racopilum buettneri,
Racopilum capense,
Racopilum cardotii,
Racopilum chevalieri,
Racopilum crassicuspidatum,
Racopilum cuspidigerum,
Racopilum fernandezianum,
Racopilum gracile,
Racopilum gracillimum,
Racopilum intermedium,
Racopilum laxirete,
Racopilum leptocarpum,
Racopilum leptotapes,
Racopilum macrocarpum,
Racopilum madagassum,
Racopilum magnirete,
Racopilum marginatum,
Racopilum mauritianum,
Racopilum microdictyon,
Racopilum microides,
Racopilum mougeotianum,
Racopilum naumannii,
Racopilum orthocarpioides,
Racopilum orthocarpum,
Racopilum pectinatum,
Racopilum penzigii,
Racopilum perrieri,
Racopilum plicatum,
Racopilum polythrincium,
Racopilum robustum,
Racopilum spectabile,
Racopilum strumiferum,
Racopilum thomeanum,
Racopilum tomentosum,
Racopilum ugandae,
Racopilum verrucosum,
Racopilum squarrifolium,
Racopilum niutense,
Racopilum tubiforme,
Species in the Racopilaceae family
Powellia involutifolia,
Powelliopsis subelimbata,
Powelliopsis integra,
Powelliopsis pocsii,
Powelliopsis elliptica,
Racopilum africanum,
Racopilum angustistipulaceum,
Racopilum ayresii,
Racopilum brevipes,
Racopilum buettneri,
Racopilum capense,
Racopilum cardotii,
Racopilum chevalieri,
Racopilum crassicuspidatum,
Racopilum cuspidigerum,
Racopilum fernandezianum,
Racopilum gracile,
Racopilum gracillimum,
Racopilum intermedium,
Racopilum laxirete,
Racopilum leptocarpum,
Racopilum leptotapes,
Racopilum macrocarpum,
Racopilum madagassum,
Racopilum magnirete,
Racopilum marginatum,
Racopilum mauritianum,
Racopilum microdictyon,
Racopilum microides,
Racopilum mougeotianum,
Racopilum naumannii,
Racopilum orthocarpioides,
Racopilum orthocarpum,
Racopilum pectinatum,
Racopilum penzigii,
Racopilum perrieri,
Racopilum plicatum,
Racopilum polythrincium,
Racopilum robustum,
Racopilum spectabile,
Racopilum strumiferum,
Racopilum thomeanum,
Racopilum tomentosum,
Racopilum ugandae,
Racopilum verrucosum,
Racopilum squarrifolium,
Racopilum niutense,
Racopilum tubiforme,
Timokoponenia parvula,