Status:
valid
Authors:
(Welw. & Duby) Enroth
Source:
rhakhis
Year:
2019
Citation Micro:
The Bryologist. 122(2): 228. 2019
WFO Identifier:
wfo-1000020215
Common Names
- Scabrellifolium elongatum
- Elongated Scabrellifolium
- Elongated Fern
Description
Scabrellifolium elongatum (also called Scabrellifolium elongatum, among many other common names) is a species of moss found in tropical and subtropical regions of the world. It has a yellowish-green color and a prostrate growth habit. It is found growing in moist, shady areas, often on the ground or on rocks.
Uses & Benefits
Scabrellifolium elongatum has been used in traditional medicine to treat a variety of ailments, including fever, headache, and digestive disorders. It is also used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a food source for wildlife.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
The flower of Scabrellifolium elongatum is a small white flower with five petals. The seed is a small, dark brown seed with a rough surface. The seedlings are small, light green, and have a single, thin stem.
Cultivation and Propagation
Scabrellifolium elongatum is a fern that can be propagated from spores. The spores should be collected and sown on a moist, well-draining soil mix. The spores should be kept moist and in a shady area until they are established.
Where to Find Scabrellifolium elongatum
Scabrellifolium elongatum is found in tropical and subtropical regions of the world, including Africa, Asia, and Australia.
Scabrellifolium elongatum FAQ
What is the scientific name of Scabrellifolium elongatum?
Scabrellifolium elongatum
What is the common name of Scabrellifolium elongatum?
Unknown
Where is Scabrellifolium elongatum found?
Tropical Africa
Species in the Scabrellifolium genus
Species in the Orthostichellaceae family
Dixonia orientalis,
Orthostichella hexasticha,
Orthostichella pandurifolia,
Orthostichella versicolor,
Orthostichella capillicaulis,
Orthostichella longinervis,
Orthostichella muelleri,
Orthostichella pachygastrella,
Orthostichella rigida,
Orthostichella welwitschii,
Afrothamnium stipitatum,
Deslooveria dentata,
Deslooveria quintasii,
Deslooveria saotomensis,
Deslooveria usagara,
Deslooveria variifolioides,
Pinnatidendron piniforme,
Scabrellifolium elongatum,
Scabrellifolium substriatum,