Kingdom:
Phylum:
Dicranidae
Order:
Dicranales
Species:
gaudichaudii
ID:
1192177

Status:
valid

Authors:
Mont.

Source:
tro

Year:
1834

Citation Micro:
Ann. Sci. Nat., Bot., sér. 2, 2: 376. 16 f. 3 1834

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001191515



Common Names

  • Syrrhopodon gaudichaudii
  • Gaudichaud's Syrrhopodon
  • Gaudichaud's Tuft-moss


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Description

Syrrhopodon gaudichaudii (also called Gaudichaud's Spike-moss, among many other common names) is a species of spike-moss in the family Selaginellaceae. It is native to Central and South America, and is found in tropical and subtropical moist montane forests. It is a small, green plant with obtuse leaves and a creeping habit.

Uses & Benefits

Syrrhopodon gaudichaudii is used in traditional medicine to treat fever, headache, and other ailments. It is also used as an ornamental plant in gardens and parks.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Syrrhopodon gaudichaudii has small, yellow flowers and small, black seeds. The seedlings are small and dark green.

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Where to Find Syrrhopodon gaudichaudii

Syrrhopodon gaudichaudii can be found in tropical and subtropical regions of the Americas, Africa, and Asia.

Syrrhopodon gaudichaudii FAQ

What is the scientific name of Syrrhopodon gaudichaudii?

Syrrhopodon gaudichaudii

What is the family of Syrrhopodon gaudichaudii?

Syrrhopodaceae

What is the habitat of Syrrhopodon gaudichaudii?

Tropical and subtropical moist montane forests

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

Camille Montagne (1784-1866): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Mont.' in the authors string.
The Bryophyte Nomenclator: Based on data supplied by Bryonames
Tropicos record: 35178074: Based on data supplied by Bryonames