Kingdom:
Phylum:
Hypnanae
Order:
Hypnales
Species:
auriculatum
ID:
1148348

Status:
valid

Authors:
(Mont.) Mitt.

Source:
tro

Year:
1869

Citation Micro:
J. Linn. Soc., Bot. 12: 532 1869

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001147686



Common Names

  • Acrocladium auriculatum
  • Eared Acrocladium
  • Eared Acrocladium Moss


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Description

Acrocladium auriculatum (also called Auriculate Acrocladium, among many other common names) is a species of fern native to South America. It has a creeping rhizome and fronds that are typically 1-2 cm long. It is found in humid montane forests and cloud forests at elevations of 1000-3000 m.

Uses & Benefits

Acrocladium auriculatum is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a ground cover in shady areas. It is also used in traditional medicine to treat fever, headaches, and stomach ailments.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Acrocladium auriculatum is small, white and has five petals. The seed is small, black and round. The seedlings are long and thin with a single stem.

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Where to Find Acrocladium auriculatum

Acrocladium auriculatum can be found in Europe.

References

Camille Montagne (1784-1866): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Mont.' in the authors string.
William Mitten (1819-1906): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Mitt.' in the authors string.
The Bryophyte Nomenclator: Based on data supplied by Bryonames
Tropicos record: 35102221: Based on data supplied by Bryonames