Claopodium rostratum - Uses, Benefits & Common Names
Kingdom:
Phylum:
Hypnanae
Order:
Hypnales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
rostratum
ID:
1214959
Status:
valid
Authors:
(Hedw.) Ignatov
Source:
tro
Year:
2006
Citation Micro:
Arctoa 15: 26 2006
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001214297
Common Names
- Claopodium rostratum
- Rostrate Claopodium
- Rostrate Moss
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesDescription
Claopodium rostratum (also called Rostratum Claopodium, among many other common names) is a small, yellowish-green moss with a thin, glossy texture. It is native to the Caribbean and is found in moist, shady areas such as tropical forests and rainforests.
Uses & Benefits
Claopodium rostratum is used as a food source and for its medicinal properties. It is also used in traditional Chinese medicine to treat a variety of ailments such as fever, headache, and sore throat.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
The flowers of Claopodium rostratum are small and yellowish-green. The seeds are small and black, and the seedlings have two cotyledons.
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesCultivation and Propagation
Claopodium rostratum is a species of moss native to Europe and Asia. It is a small, tufted moss with a creeping, branching stem. It prefers moist, shady habitats and can be propagated by division or spore sowing. It can also be grown from cuttings.
Where to Find Claopodium rostratum
Claopodium rostratum can be found in the Northern Hemisphere, in North America, Europe, and Asia. It is typically found in boreal forests and alpine meadows.
Claopodium rostratum FAQ
What is the scientific name of Claopodium rostratum?
Claopodium rostratum
What type of plant is Claopodium rostratum?
Moss
Where is Claopodium rostratum found?
North America, Europe, and Asia
Species in the Claopodium genus
Claopodium aciculum, Claopodium assurgens, Claopodium bolanderi, Claopodium crispifolium, Claopodium pellucinerve, Claopodium prionophyllum, Claopodium whippleanum, Claopodium rugulosifolium, Claopodium gracillimum, Claopodium leptopteris, Claopodium rostratum, Claopodium kolakowskyi, Claopodium perssonii, Claopodium prionophylloides,
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
Johann Hedwig (1730-1799): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Hedw.' in the authors string.
Mikhail Stanislavovich Ignatov (b.1956): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Ignatov' in the authors string.
The Bryophyte Nomenclator: Based on data supplied by Bryonames
Tropicos record: 35217642: Based on data supplied by Bryonames