Kingdom:
Phylum:
Hypnanae
Order:
Hypnodendrales
Genus:
Species:
spectabile
ID:
1172970

Status:
valid

Authors:
Reinw. & Hornsch.

Source:
tro

Year:
1829

Citation Micro:
Nova Acta Phys.-Med. Acad. Caes. Leop.-Carol. Nat. Cur. 14(2): 721. 40 f–c 1829

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001172308

Common Names

  • Racopilum spectabile
  • Spectabile Moss
  • Forked Haircap Moss

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Description

Racopilum spectabile (also called Spectacular Racopilum, among many other common names) is a species of plant in the Gesneriaceae family. It is an evergreen, perennial herb with a creeping habit and is native to tropical Africa. It grows in shady, moist habitats, such as in the understory of forests.

Uses & Benefits

Racopilum spectabile is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and parks. It is also used as a medicinal plant to treat various ailments such as fever, stomachache, and skin diseases.

Cultivars, Varieties & Sub-species

Racopilum spectabile var. subisophyllum Herzog

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Flower: Racopilum spectabile has white flowers with a yellow center. Seed: The seeds are small, black and round. Seedlings: The seedlings are small and green with white veins.

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Where to Find Racopilum spectabile

Racopilum spectabile can be found in tropical forests in India, Sri Lanka, and Thailand.

Racopilum spectabile FAQ

What is the scientific name of Racopilum spectabile?

Racopilum spectabile

What type of plant is Racopilum spectabile?

It is a species of flowering plant in the family Rubiaceae.

Where is Racopilum spectabile found?

It is found in India, Sri Lanka, and Myanmar.

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,

References

Christian Friedrich Hornschuch (1793-1850): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Hornsch.' in the authors string.
Caspar Georg Carl Reinwardt (1773-1854): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Reinw.' in the authors string.
The Bryophyte Nomenclator: Based on data supplied by Bryonames
Tropicos record: 35144958: Based on data supplied by Bryonames