Kingdom:
Phylum:
Hypnanae
Order:
Hypnales
Species:
chlamydophyllum
ID:
1148349

Status:
valid

Authors:
(Hook. f. & Wilson) Müll. Hal. & Broth.

Source:
tro

Year:
1900

Citation Micro:
Abh. Naturwiss. Vereine Bremen 16(3): 507 1900

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001147687



Common Names

  • Acrocladium chlamydophyllum
  • Cloak-leaved Acrocladium
  • Cloak-leaved Acrocladium Moss


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Description

Acrocladium chlamydophyllum (also called Chlamydophyllum 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 chlamydophyllum 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 chlamydophyllum 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 chlamydophyllum

Acrocladium chlamydophyllum can be found in Europe.

References

Joseph Dalton Hooker (1817-1911): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Hook.f.' in the authors string.
William Wilson (1799-1871): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Wilson' in the authors string.
Karl Müller (1818-1899): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Müll.Hal.' in the authors string.
Viktor Ferdinand Brotherus (1849-1929): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Broth.' in the authors string.
The Bryophyte Nomenclator: Based on data supplied by Bryonames
Tropicos record: 35102222: Based on data supplied by Bryonames