Squamidium isocladum - Uses, Benefits & Care
Kingdom:
Phylum:
Hypnanae
Order:
Hypnales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
isocladum
ID:
1191221
Status:
valid
Authors:
(Renauld & Cardot) Broth.
Source:
tro
Year:
1906
Citation Micro:
Nat. Pflanzenfam. I(3): 809 1906
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001190559
Common Names
- Squamidium Isocladum
- Isocladum Moss
- Isocladum Squamidium
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesDescription
Squamidium isocladum (also called Isocladum, among many other common names) is an evergreen shrub with leathery, glossy leaves and small white flowers. It is native to tropical regions of South and Central America and is found in tropical forests, savannas, and disturbed habitats.
Uses & Benefits
Squamidium isocladum is used as a decorative plant in gardens and as a ground cover. It is also used as a soil stabilizer and erosion control.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
The flower of Squamidium isocladum is a small, greenish-yellow, star-shaped flower with five to six petals. The seed is a small, dark brown, ovoid capsule with a single seed inside. The seedling is a small, green, grass-like plant.
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesCultivation and Propagation
Squamidium isocladum can be propagated through seed or division. It is best grown in partial shade in moist, well-drained soil. It can tolerate full sun but may require more frequent watering in this location. It is hardy in USDA hardiness zones 8-11.
Where to Find Squamidium isocladum
Squamidium isocladum can be found in tropical and subtropical regions of Central and South America, including Mexico, Costa Rica, Panama, Colombia, Venezuela, Ecuador, and Peru.
Squamidium isocladum FAQ
What is the scientific name of Squamidium isocladum?
Squamidium isocladum
What is the common name of Squamidium isocladum?
Isoclad Moss
What is the distribution of Squamidium isocladum?
North America and Central America
Species in the Squamidium genus
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
Jules Cardot (1860-1934): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Cardot' in the authors string.
Viktor Ferdinand Brotherus (1849-1929): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Broth.' in the authors string.
Ferdinand François Gabriel Renauld (1837-1910): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Renauld' in the authors string.
The Bryophyte Nomenclator: Based on data supplied by Bryonames
Tropicos record: 35176530: Based on data supplied by Bryonames