Kingdom:
Phylum:
Dicranidae
Order:
Grimmiales
Species:
aciculare
ID:
1181419

Status:
valid

Authors:
(Hedw.) P. Beauv.

Source:
tro

Year:
1823

Citation Micro:
Mém. Soc. Linn. Paris 1: 445 1823

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001180757



Common Names

  • Codriophorus aciculare
  • Aciculare Fern
  • Aciculare Tree Fern


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Description

Codriophorus aciculare (also called needle codriophorus, among many other common names) is a small, green alga that is native to Africa, Europe, and Asia. It is found in shallow, freshwater habitats, such as ponds, lakes, and slow-moving streams.

Uses & Benefits

Codriophorus aciculare is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a houseplant. It is also used in traditional medicine for treating various ailments.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Codriophorus aciculare has small, yellow flowers with four petals and a long, thin stem. The seeds are small and black, and the seedlings are thin and have long, needle-like leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Codriophorus aciculare can be propagated by spore dispersal. Cultivation is best done in a moist environment with plenty of light. Soil should be kept moist but not waterlogged. It is best to use a nutrient-rich soil mix and fertilize regularly.

Where to Find Codriophorus aciculare

Codriophorus aciculare is native to tropical and subtropical regions of the Americas, from Mexico to Argentina.

Species in the Grimmiaceae family

Bucklandiella shevockii, Bucklandiella allanfifei, Bucklandiella pycnotricha, Bucklandiella elegans, Bucklandiella angustissima, Bucklandiella depressa, Bucklandiella dichelymoides, Bucklandiella subcrispipila, Bucklandiella crumiana, Bucklandiella araucana, Bucklandiella affinis, Bucklandiella afoninae, Bucklandiella albipilifera, Bucklandiella angustifolia, Bucklandiella brevipes, Bucklandiella compactula, Bucklandiella crispipila, Bucklandiella cucullatula, Bucklandiella cucullatifolia, Bucklandiella cylindropyxis, Bucklandiella decurrens, Bucklandiella didyma, Bucklandiella elliptica, Bucklandiella emersa, Bucklandiella fuscescens, Bucklandiella fuscolutea, Bucklandiella gracillima, Bucklandiella grimmioides, Bucklandiella heterosticha, Bucklandiella heterostichoides, Bucklandiella himalayana, Bucklandiella joseph-hookeri, Bucklandiella laeta, Bucklandiella lamprocarpa, Bucklandiella lawtonae, Bucklandiella lepervanchei, Bucklandiella lusitanica, Bucklandiella macounii, Bucklandiella membranacea, Bucklandiella microcarpa, Bucklandiella minuta, Bucklandiella nitidula, Bucklandiella obesa, Bucklandiella obtusa, Bucklandiella occidentalis, Bucklandiella ochracea, Bucklandiella orthotrichacea, Bucklandiella pachydictyon, Bucklandiella vulcanicola, Bucklandiella pacifica,

References

Palisot de Beauvois (1752-1820): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'P.Beauv.' in the authors string.
Johann Hedwig (1730-1799): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Hedw.' in the authors string.
The Bryophyte Nomenclator: Based on data supplied by Bryonames
Tropicos record: 35157931: Based on data supplied by Bryonames