Kingdom:
Phylum:
Dicranidae
Order:
Dicranales
Species:
africana
ID:
1173058

Status:
valid

Authors:
Dixon & Naveau

Source:
tro

Year:
1927

Citation Micro:
Bull. Soc. Roy. Bot. Belgique 60: 20 1927

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001172396

Common Names

  • African Rhabdoweisia
  • Rhabdoweisia africana
  • Rhabdoweisia africana Moss

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Description

Rhabdoweisia africana (also called African Feather-moss, among many other common names) is a small, yellow-green moss with a glossy texture. It is native to Africa, and is typically found in moist, shady habitats.

Uses & Benefits

Rhabdoweisia africana is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and parks. It is also used as a source of fuel and for making paper.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Flower: Small, yellowish-green, with a short, cylindrical calyx. Seed: Small, dark brown, with a smooth surface. Seedlings: Oval-shaped with a pointed tip and a short root.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Cultivation and propagation of Rhabdoweisia africana: Rhabdoweisia africana is a small, evergreen, perennial plant that is native to the mountains of Central and South America. It is best grown in a moist, well-drained soil in partial shade. Propagate by division or by seed in spring or autumn.

Where to Find Rhabdoweisia africana

Rhabdoweisia africana can be found in tropical and subtropical regions of Africa.

Species in the Rhabdoweisiaceae family

Camptodontium cryptodon, Cynodontium asperifolium, Cynodontium bruntonii, Cynodontium crassirete, Cynodontium fallax, Cynodontium gracilescens, Cynodontium jenneri, Cynodontium polycarpum, Cynodontium strumiferum, Cynodontium strumulosum, Cynodontium suecicum, Cynodontium tanganyikae, Cynodontium tenellum, Cynodontium guatemalense, Cynodontium mexicanum, Cynodontium sinensifugax, Cynodontium serrulatum, Cynodontium brasiliense, Cynodontium brevidens, Cynodontium brevifolium, Cynodontium chilense, Cynodontium delgadilloi, Cynodontium erosum, Cynodontium hydrogonioides, Cynodontium laxifolium, Cynodontium laxirete, Cynodontium peruvianum, Cynodontium robinsonii, Cynodontium setschwanicum, Cynodontium subintegrum, Cynodontium tunariense, Cynodontium weisioides, Dicranoweisia africana, Dicranoweisia cirrata, Dicranoweisia microcarpa, Dicranoweisia falcifolia, Dicranoweisia tortelloides, Eucamptodon perichaetialis, Oncophorus virens, Oncophorus gracilentus, Oncophorus integerrimus, Arctoa schistioides, Arctoa anderssonii, Arctoa fulvella, Arctoa hyperborea, Arctoa blyttii, Arctoa starkei, Arctoa glacialis, Arctoa pumila, Arctoa spenceri,

References

Hugh Neville Dixon (1861-1944): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Dixon' in the authors string.
(Georges) Raymond (Léonard) Naveau (1889-1932): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Naveau' in the authors string.
The Bryophyte Nomenclator: Based on data supplied by Bryonames
Tropicos record: 35145069: Based on data supplied by Bryonames