Kingdom:
Phylum:
Dicranidae
Order:
Dicranales
Species:
clavinerve
ID:
1196388

Status:
valid

Authors:
(Müll. Hal.) H.A. Crum

Source:
tro

Year:
1986

Citation Micro:
Hikobia 9: 294 1986

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001195726



Common Names

  • Sclerodontium clavinerve
  • Clavinerve Moss
  • Sclerodontium Moss


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Uses & Benefits

Sclerodontium clavinerve has been used for medicinal purposes in traditional medicine. It has also been used as a food source and for its ornamental value.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Sclerodontium clavinerve has small, yellowish-green flowers that grow in clusters. The seeds are small and black, and the seedlings are small and green with a single, long leaf.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Sclerodontium clavinerve is a small, evergreen, perennial moss that grows in dense tufts. It prefers moist, shady locations and can be propagated by division or by spore sowing. It is best grown in humus-rich, acidic soil in partial shade.

Where to Find Sclerodontium clavinerve

Sclerodontium clavinerve can be found in tropical and subtropical regions, from India to Indonesia.

Species in the Dicranaceae family

Braunfelsia angustifolia, Braunfelsia dicranoides, Braunfelsia edentula, Braunfelsia enervis, Braunfelsia plicata, Braunfelsia aenea, Braunfelsia muscicola, Brotherobryum dekockii, Brotherobryum macgregorii, Brotherobryum undulatifolium, Brotherobryum sleumeri, Chorisodontium aciphyllum, Chorisodontium mittenii, Chorisodontium nigricans, Chorisodontium setaceum, Chorisodontium speciosum, Chorisodontium dicranellatum, Chorisodontium magellanicum, Chorisodontium spegazzinii, Chorisodontium luridum, Cryptodicranum armittii, Dicnemon calycinum, Dicnemon semicryptum, Dicnemon cuspidatum, Dicnemon pancheri, Dicnemon planifolium, Dicnemon spathoideum, Dicnemon dixonianum, Dicnemon seriatum, Dicnemon cochlearifolium, Dicnemon subpiliferum, Dicnemon robbinsii, Dicnemon novae-guineae, Dicnemon aneitense, Dicranoloma angustatum, Dicranoloma arfakianum, Dicranoloma assimile, Dicranoloma australe, Dicranoloma austro-scoparium, Dicranoloma billardierei, Dicranoloma blumii, Dicranoloma brachysteleum, Dicranoloma brasiliense, Dicranoloma braunii, Dicranoloma brevifolium, Dicranoloma brevisetum, Dicranoloma calycinum, Dicranoloma capillare, Dicranoloma capillifolioides, Dicranoloma confusum,

References

Karl Müller (1818-1899): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Müll.Hal.' in the authors string.
Howard Alvin Crum (1922-2002): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'H.A.Crum' in the authors string.
The Bryophyte Nomenclator: Based on data supplied by Bryonames
Tropicos record: 35184086: Based on data supplied by Bryonames