Kingdom:
Phylum:
Hypnanae
Order:
Hookeriales
Species:
filicuspis
ID:
1182100

Status:
valid

Authors:
P. de la Varde

Source:
tro

Year:
1930

Citation Micro:
Ann. Cryptog. Exot. 3: 48. 2 f. 2 1930

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001181438



Common Names

  • Cyclodictyon filicuspis
  • Thread-Tipped Cyclodictyon
  • Thread-Tipped Water-Moss


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Description

Cyclodictyon filicuspis (also called Filicusp Cyclodictyon, among many other common names) is a species of green algae in the family Zygnemataceae. It is found in the United States, Mexico, and Central America. It is a freshwater species that grows in streams, ponds, and lakes.

Uses & Benefits

Cyclodictyon filicuspis has been used as an ornamental plant and for its medicinal properties, such as for treating skin diseases, fevers, and rheumatism.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Cyclodictyon filicuspis is small, white, and has four petals. The seed is a small, brown, ovoid shape. The seedlings are small and delicate.

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Where to Find Cyclodictyon filicuspis

Cyclodictyon filicuspis is native to tropical and subtropical regions of the world, including parts of Africa, Asia, and the Americas.

Cyclodictyon filicuspis FAQ

What is the scientific name of Cyclodictyon filicuspis?

Cyclodictyon filicuspis

What is the common name of Cyclodictyon filicuspis?

Filicuspis Moss

What is the habitat of Cyclodictyon filicuspis?

It is found in moist, shady habitats, such as forests and woodlands

Species in the Cyclodictyon genus

Cyclodictyon crosbyi, Cyclodictyon validirugosum, Cyclodictyon richardsii, Cyclodictyon aciculifolium, Cyclodictyon aeruginosum, Cyclodictyon albatum, Cyclodictyon albicans, Cyclodictyon allionii, Cyclodictyon amnigenum, Cyclodictyon angustirete, Cyclodictyon arsenei, Cyclodictyon aubertii, Cyclodictyon benoistii, Cyclodictyon bescherellei, Cyclodictyon bicolor, Cyclodictyon bidentatum, Cyclodictyon blumeanum, Cyclodictyon bombonasicum, Cyclodictyon borbonicum, Cyclodictyon brevifolium, Cyclodictyon caespitosum, Cyclodictyon castaneum, Cyclodictyon chimborazense, Cyclodictyon chloroleucum, Cyclodictyon crassicaule, Cyclodictyon delicatum, Cyclodictyon dixonianum, Cyclodictyon fendleri, Cyclodictyon filicuspis, Cyclodictyon flexicuspis, Cyclodictyon glareosum, Cyclodictyon glaucifolium, Cyclodictyon hildebrandtii, Cyclodictyon humile, Cyclodictyon immersum, Cyclodictyon iporangeanum, Cyclodictyon jagianum, Cyclodictyon krauseanum, Cyclodictyon krebedjense, Cyclodictyon laete-virens, Cyclodictyon latifolium, Cyclodictyon laxifolium, Cyclodictyon lebrunii, Cyclodictyon leucomitrium, Cyclodictyon limbatum, Cyclodictyon longifrons, Cyclodictyon marginatum, Cyclodictyon minarum, Cyclodictyon minus, Cyclodictyon mittenii,

Species in the Pilotrichaceae family

Amblytropis hispidula, Amblytropis setosa, Actinodontium adscendens, Actinodontium dusenii, Actinodontium rhaphidostegum, Actinodontium sprucei, Actinodontium streptopogoneum, Actinodontium pygmaeum, Brymela angustiretis, Brymela complanata, Brymela crosbyi, Brymela laevinervis, Brymela tutezona, Brymela acuminata, Brymela cuspidata, Brymela fissidentoides, Brymela fluminensis, Brymela obtusifolia, Brymela parkeriana, Brymela rugulosa, Brymela websteri, Brymela cavifolia, Callicostella callicostelloides, Callicostella africana, Callicostella apophysata, Callicostella armata, Callicostella ascensionis, Callicostella attenuata, Callicostella beccariana, Callicostella belangeriana, Callicostella bernoullii, Callicostella bisexualis, Callicostella brevipes, Callicostella caledonica, Callicostella campbelliana, Callicostella chevalieri, Callicostella chionophylla, Callicostella chlorina, Callicostella chloroneura, Callicostella circinata, Callicostella constricta, Callicostella cruegeri, Callicostella daltoniaecarpa, Callicostella depressa, Callicostella disticha, Callicostella eberhardtiana, Callicostella emarginatula, Callicostella erosotruncata, Callicostella fallax, Callicostella fissidentella,

References

Robert André Léopold Potier de la Varde (1878-1961): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'P.de la Varde' in the authors string.
The Bryophyte Nomenclator: Based on data supplied by Bryonames
Tropicos record: 35158926: Based on data supplied by Bryonames