Kingdom:
Phylum:
Hypnanae
Order:
Hypnales
Species:
prionophyllum
ID:
1181285

Status:
valid

Authors:
(Müll. Hal.) Broth.

Source:
tro

Year:
1908

Citation Micro:
Nat. Pflanzenfam. I(3): 1009 1908

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001180623



Common Names

  • Claopodium prionophyllum
  • Prionophyllum Claopodium
  • Claopodium Plant


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Description

Claopodium prionophyllum (also called Claopodium prionophyllum, among many other common names) is a species of moss found in tropical and subtropical regions. It is a small, cushion-forming moss with leaves that are ovate-lanceolate in shape. It is found in moist, shady habitats, such as in forests and on rocks.

Uses & Benefits

Claopodium prionophyllum is often used as an ornamental plant in gardens and is known for its low maintenance requirements. It is also used as a ground cover in areas where other plants may not be able to survive.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Claopodium prionophyllum is a small, yellowish-green spike with a single terminal spikelet. The seed is a small, dark brown grain. The seedling is a small, upright plant with narrow, linear leaves.

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Where to Find Claopodium prionophyllum

Claopodium prionophyllum can be found in Europe and North America.

Claopodium prionophyllum FAQ

What is the scientific name of Claopodium prionophyllum?

Claopodium prionophyllum

What is the common name of Claopodium prionophyllum?

Prionophyllous Feather-moss

What type of environment does Claopodium prionophyllum prefer?

It prefers moist, shady habitats, such as in forests and along streams.

Species in the Brachytheciaceae family

Aerobryum speciosum, Aerobryum brevicuspis, Aerolindigia capillacea, Brachytheciastrum delicatulum, Brachytheciastrum collinum, Brachytheciastrum dieckei, Brachytheciastrum falcatulum, Brachytheciastrum kashmirense, Brachytheciastrum leibergii, Brachytheciastrum microcollinum, Brachytheciastrum paradoxum, Brachytheciastrum trachypodium, Brachytheciastrum velutinum, Brachytheciastrum fendleri, Brachytheciastrum olympicum, Brachytheciastrum leiopodium, Brachytheciastrum salicinum, Brachytheciastrum umbilicatum, Brachytheciella stolonifera, Brachythecium tortipilum, Brachythecium dahuricum, Brachythecium irinae, Brachythecium jacuticum, Brachythecium chakratense, Brachythecium garhwalense, Brachythecium acuminatum, Brachythecium afroglareosum, Brachythecium albicans, Brachythecium asperrimum, Brachythecium auriculatum, Brachythecium austroglareosum, Brachythecium austrosalebrosum, Brachythecium bellii, Brachythecium bodinieri, Brachythecium borgenii, Brachythecium brachycarpum, Brachythecium brachycladum, Brachythecium buchananii, Brachythecium calliergonoides, Brachythecium campestre, Brachythecium camptothecioides, Brachythecium campylothallum, Brachythecium caucasicum, Brachythecium cavifolium, Brachythecium chauvetii, Brachythecium chocayae, Brachythecium cirrosum, Brachythecium complanatum, Brachythecium comtifolium, Brachythecium conostomum,

References

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: 35157747: Based on data supplied by Bryonames