Status:
valid
Authors:
(Mont.) R.M. Schust.
Source:
tro
Year:
1984
Citation Micro:
Phytologia 56: 68 1984
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001203560
Common Names
- Clandarium Clandestinum
- Clandestinum Clandarium
- Clandestinum Liverwort
Uses & Benefits
Clandarium clandestinum has been used as a traditional medicine to treat a variety of ailments, including fever, cough, and cold. It has also been used to reduce inflammation and to improve digestion.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
Clandarium clandestinum has small yellow flowers with four petals. The seed is a small capsule containing many small, black, shiny seeds. The seedlings are small, with a single pair of leaves.
Cultivation and Propagation
Clandarium clandestinum can be propagated by spores or by division of the plant. The spores should be sown on a moistened substrate, such as peat moss or vermiculite, and kept in a warm, humid environment. The plants should be kept in a bright, indirect light and watered regularly. The soil should be kept moist, but not soggy.
Where to Find Clandarium clandestinum
Clandarium clandestinum is found in tropical Africa, Madagascar, and the Mascarene Islands.
Species in the Clandarium genus
Species in the Blepharidophyllaceae family