Kingdom:
Phylum:
Hypnanae
Order:
Hypnales
Species:
ternstroemiae
ID:
1191242

Status:
valid

Authors:
(Brid.) Broth.

Source:
tro

Year:
1925

Citation Micro:
Nat. Pflanzenfam. (ed. 2) 11: 157 1925

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001190580

Common Names

  • Squamidium Ternstroemiae
  • Ternstroemiae Moss
  • Ternstroemiae Squamidium

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Description

Squamidium ternstroemiae (also called Ternstroemia, among many other common names) is a shrub or small tree with fragrant white flowers and bright red fruits. It is native to tropical regions of South and Central America and is found in tropical forests, savannas, and disturbed habitats.

Uses & Benefits

Squamidium ternstroemiae can be used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a groundcover in landscaping. It also has medicinal uses, such as treating wounds, skin infections, and digestive issues.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Flower: small, white, bell-shaped. Seed: small, black, round. Seedlings: small, dark green, oval-shaped.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Squamidium ternstroemiae 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 ternstroemiae

Squamidium ternstroemiae is found in tropical and subtropical moist forests in Central and South America.

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

Viktor Ferdinand Brotherus (1849-1929): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Broth.' in the authors string.
Samuel Elisée Bridel-Brideri (1762-1828): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Brid.' in the authors string.
The Bryophyte Nomenclator: Based on data supplied by Bryonames
Tropicos record: 35176551: Based on data supplied by Bryonames