Kingdom:
Phylum:
Dicranidae
Order:
Dicranales
Species:
apertifolius
ID:
1192062

Status:
valid

Authors:
Besch.

Source:
tro

Year:
1880

Citation Micro:
Ann. Sci. Nat., Bot., sér. 6, 9: 350 1880

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001191400



Common Names

  • Syrrhopodon apertifolius
  • Apertifoliate Spikemoss
  • Apertifoliate Spike-Moss


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Description

Syrrhopodon apertifolius (also called Open-leaved Spike-moss, among many other common names) is a small, evergreen, perennial plant that grows in tufts. It has short, creeping stems and small, scale-like leaves. It is native to North America, Europe, and Asia and is found in moist, shady woods and on rocky slopes.

Uses & Benefits

Syrrhopodon apertifolius has been used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a medicinal herb for treating skin diseases and fever.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Syrrhopodon apertifolius is yellow and has 6 tepals. The seed is a small, round, dark brown to black in color. The seedlings are small and have a single, unbranched stem.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Cultivation and propagation of Syrrhopodon apertifolius is best done in a sunny location with well-draining soil. Propagation can be done by division or by seed. Seeds should be sown in a warm, moist location and kept moist until germination occurs.

Where to Find Syrrhopodon apertifolius

Syrrhopodon apertifolius can be found in tropical and subtropical regions of Asia, including China, India, and Japan.

Species in the Syrrhopodon genus

Syrrhopodon isthmi, Syrrhopodon obuduensis, Syrrhopodon annotinus, Syrrhopodon armatispinosus, Syrrhopodon fissipapillatus, Syrrhopodon insularum, Syrrhopodon steyermarkii, Syrrhopodon kiiense, Syrrhopodon brasiliensis, Syrrhopodon bartramii, Syrrhopodon stenophyllus, Syrrhopodon africanus, Syrrhopodon albidus, Syrrhopodon albo-vaginatus, Syrrhopodon apertifolius, Syrrhopodon aristifolius, Syrrhopodon armatus, Syrrhopodon asper, Syrrhopodon ciliatus, Syrrhopodon circinatus, Syrrhopodon confertus, Syrrhopodon croceus, Syrrhopodon cuneifolius, Syrrhopodon cymbifolius, Syrrhopodon disciformis, Syrrhopodon elatus, Syrrhopodon elongatus, Syrrhopodon erubescens, Syrrhopodon fimbriatus, Syrrhopodon flammeonervis, Syrrhopodon flexifolius, Syrrhopodon gardneri, Syrrhopodon gaudichaudii, Syrrhopodon graminicola, Syrrhopodon graminifolius, Syrrhopodon helicophyllus, Syrrhopodon hispidissimus, Syrrhopodon hispidocostatus, Syrrhopodon hornschuchii, Syrrhopodon incompletus, Syrrhopodon involutus, Syrrhopodon lamprocarpus, Syrrhopodon leprieurii, Syrrhopodon ligulatus, Syrrhopodon lycopodioides, Syrrhopodon mahensis, Syrrhopodon mammillosus, Syrrhopodon mauritianus, Syrrhopodon muelleri, Syrrhopodon parasiticus,

Species in the Calymperaceae family

Arthrocormus schimperi, Calymperes robinsonii, Calymperes rubiginosum, Calymperes aeruginosum, Calymperes afzelii, Calymperes beccarii, Calymperes boulayi, Calymperes couguiense, Calymperes crassinerve, Calymperes erosum, Calymperes fasciculatum, Calymperes graeffeanum, Calymperes guildingii, Calymperes guineense, Calymperes hispidum, Calymperes levyanum, Calymperes linearifolium, Calymperes lonchophyllum, Calymperes loucoubense, Calymperes mangalorense, Calymperes moluccense, Calymperes motleyi, Calymperes nanum, Calymperes nicaraguense, Calymperes othmeri, Calymperes palisotii, Calymperes pallidum, Calymperes pintasii, Calymperes platyloma, Calymperes porrectum, Calymperes pungens, Calymperes schmidtii, Calymperes serratum, Calymperes smithii, Calymperes strictifolium, Calymperes subintegrum, Calymperes subserratum, Calymperes tahitense, Calymperes tenerum, Calymperes thomeanum, Calymperes venezuelanum, Calymperes bartramii, Calymperes noakhalense, Calymperes mitrafugax, Calymperes boninense, Calymperes norkettii, Calymperes woodii, Calymperes serratioides, Exodictyon dentatum, Exodictyon incrassatum,

References

Émile Bescherelle (1828-1903): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Besch.' in the authors string.
The Bryophyte Nomenclator: Based on data supplied by Bryonames
Tropicos record: 35177923: Based on data supplied by Bryonames