Kingdom:
Phylum:
Bryanae
Order:
Bartramiales
Species:
clavicaulis
ID:
1151499

Status:
valid

Authors:
Herzog

Source:
tro

Year:
1920

Citation Micro:
Biblioth. Bot. 88: 18 1920

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001150837



Common Names

  • Clavicaulis Moss
  • Clavicaulis
  • Clavicaul Moss


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Description

Philonotis clavicaulis (also called Clavicaulis Bog-moss, among many other common names) is a small moss species with a thin, yellow-green stem and small, ovate leaves. It is native to Europe, Asia, North America, and South America, and is found in wet habitats such as bogs, marshes, and wet meadows.

Uses & Benefits

Philonotis clavicaulis is used as a medicinal plant for treating skin diseases, digestive disorders, and respiratory ailments. It is also used as an ornamental plant for its attractive foliage and flowers.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flowers of Philonotis clavicaulis are small and white, with five petals. The seeds are small and black, and the seedlings are thin and delicate.

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Where to Find Philonotis clavicaulis

Philonotis clavicaulis can be found in moist, shady places in temperate and subtropical regions of the Northern Hemisphere.

Species in the Philonotis genus

Philonotis lizangii, Philonotis africana, Philonotis amblystegioides, Philonotis americana, Philonotis ampliretis, Philonotis angusta, Philonotis arbusculacea, Philonotis aristifolia, Philonotis baginsensis, Philonotis brevicuspis, Philonotis byssiformis, Philonotis caespitosa, Philonotis calcarea, Philonotis calomicra, Philonotis capillaris, Philonotis capillata, Philonotis clavicaulis, Philonotis curvula, Philonotis dregeana, Philonotis elongata, Philonotis eurydictyon, Philonotis falcata, Philonotis filiramea, Philonotis flaccidifolia, Philonotis flavinervis, Philonotis fontana, Philonotis fontanella, Philonotis fontanoides, Philonotis fugacissima, Philonotis gemmascens, Philonotis glomerata, Philonotis gracilescens, Philonotis hansenii, Philonotis hastata, Philonotis hawaica, Philonotis helenica, Philonotis huallagensis, Philonotis humilis, Philonotis incrassata, Philonotis jungneri, Philonotis krausei, Philonotis laeviuscula, Philonotis lancifolia, Philonotis laxitexta, Philonotis leptocarpa, Philonotis lignicola, Philonotis longiseta, Philonotis macrodictya, Philonotis marangensis, Philonotis marchica,

Species in the Bartramiaceae family

Anacolia menziesii, Anacolia scioana, Anacolia webbii, Anacolia breutelii, Bartramia alaris, Bartramia angustifolia, Bartramia angustissima, Bartramia aprica, Bartramia aristaria, Bartramia aurescens, Bartramia brachypus, Bartramia brevifolia, Bartramia breviseta, Bartramia capensis, Bartramia compacta, Bartramia conica, Bartramia costa-ricensis, Bartramia crassinervia, Bartramia deciduaefolia, Bartramia delagoae, Bartramia didymocarpa, Bartramia gigantea, Bartramia halleriana, Bartramia hampeana, Bartramia humilis, Bartramia inconspicua, Bartramia ithyphylla, Bartramia ithyphylloides, Bartramia laevisphaera, Bartramia longifolia, Bartramia macounii, Bartramia maderensis, Bartramia madurensis, Bartramia marionensis, Bartramia mathewsii, Bartramia microstoma, Bartramia mossmaniana, Bartramia nanosubulata, Bartramia papulans, Bartramia penicillatula, Bartramia perpumila, Bartramia pilicuspis, Bartramia polytrichoides, Bartramia pomiformis, Bartramia potosica, Bartramia pseudocryptopodium, Bartramia rietmanniana, Bartramia robusta, Bartramia stricta, Bartramia strictifolia,

References

Theodor Herzog (1880-1961): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Herzog' in the authors string.
The Bryophyte Nomenclator: Based on data supplied by Bryonames
Tropicos record: 35107585: Based on data supplied by Bryonames