Kingdom:
Phylum:
Jungermanniidae
Order:
Jungermanniales
Species:
clandestinum
ID:
1204222

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


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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.

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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.

References

Camille Montagne (1784-1866): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Mont.' in the authors string.
Rudolf Mathias Schuster (1921-2012): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'R.M.Schust.' in the authors string.
The Bryophyte Nomenclator: Based on data supplied by Bryonames
Tropicos record: 35203044: Based on data supplied by Bryonames