Kingdom:
Phylum:
Bryanae
Order:
Orthotrichales
Species:
forsteri
ID:
1213553

Status:
valid

Authors:
(Dicks.) Goffinet

Source:
tro

Year:
2004

Citation Micro:
Monogr. Syst. Bot. Missouri Bot. Gard. 98: 286 2004

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001212891



Common Names

  • Codonoblepharon forsteri
  • Forster's Codonoblepharon
  • Codonoblepharon Liverwort


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Description

Codonoblepharon forsteri (also called 'Forked Thread-moss', among many other common names) is a small moss species that is native to Australia, New Zealand, and New Caledonia. It is found in moist, shady habitats, such as forests, and on rocks and tree trunks. It forms small tufts of green, forked, thread-like stems, with tiny leaves.

Uses & Benefits

Codonoblepharon forsteri has been used in traditional Chinese medicine to treat various ailments such as fever, headache, and skin diseases. It is also used as an ornamental plant in gardens.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Codonoblepharon forsteri has small white flowers with four petals. The seeds are small and black. The seedlings are small and have a single leaf.

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Where to Find Codonoblepharon forsteri

Codonoblepharon forsteri can be found in tropical and subtropical regions of the world, including South America, Africa, and Asia.

Codonoblepharon forsteri FAQ

What is the scientific name of Codonoblepharon forsteri?

Codonoblepharon forsteri

What is the common name of Codonoblepharon forsteri?

Forsteri

Where is Codonoblepharon forsteri found?

Codonoblepharon forsteri is found in Europe, North America, and Asia

Species in the Orthotrichaceae family

Cardotiella appendiculata, Cardotiella quinquefaria, Cardotiella renauldii, Cardotiella secunda, Cardotiella subappendiculata, Cardotiella elimbata, Ceuthotheca cryptocarpa, Desmotheca apiculata, Desmotheca brachiata, Florschuetziella steerei, Florschuetziella scaberrima, Groutiella tumidula, Groutiella chimborazensis, Groutiella apiculata, Groutiella husnotii, Groutiella macrorrhyncha, Groutiella mucronifolia, Groutiella subgoniorrhyncha, Groutiella thraustophylla, Groutiella tomentosa, Groutiella wagneriana, Groutiella obtusa, Groutiella maracaibensis, Groutiella reesei, Groutiella tuberculata, Leiomitrium plicatum, Leratia neocaledonica, Leratia obtusifolia, Leratia exigua, Macrocoma tenuis, Macrocoma orthotrichoides, Macrocoma abyssinica, Macrocoma brasiliensis, Macrocoma iwatsukii, Macrocoma frigida, Macrocoma gastonyi, Macrocoma lycopodioides, Macrocoma pulchella, Macromitrium chloromitrium, Macromitrium perreflexum, Macromitrium onraedtii, Macromitrium sharpii, Macromitrium lomasense, Macromitrium fusco-aureum, Macromitrium galipense, Macromitrium gigasporum, Macromitrium glabratum, Macromitrium globirameum, Macromitrium gracile, Macromitrium greenmanii,

References

James Dickson (1738-1822): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Dicks.' in the authors string.
William Withering (1741-1799): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'With.' in the authors string.
Bernard Goffinet (b.1966): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Goffinet' in the authors string.
The Bryophyte Nomenclator: Based on data supplied by Bryonames
Tropicos record: 35215543: Based on data supplied by Bryonames