Kingdom:
Phylum:
Hypnanae
Order:
Hookeriales
Species:
glareosum
ID:
1182103

Status:
valid

Authors:
(Broth.) Broth.

Source:
tro

Year:
1907

Citation Micro:
Nat. Pflanzenfam. I(3): 936 1907

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001181441



Common Names

  • Cyclodictyon glareosum
  • Glareous Cyclodictyon
  • Glareous Water-Moss


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Description

Cyclodictyon glareosum (also called Glareous 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 glareosum 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 glareosum 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 glareosum

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

Cyclodictyon glareosum FAQ

What is the scientific name of Cyclodictyon glareosum?

Cyclodictyon glareosum

What is the common name of Cyclodictyon glareosum?

Glareous Moss

What is the habitat of Cyclodictyon glareosum?

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

Viktor Ferdinand Brotherus (1849-1929): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Broth.' in the authors string.
The Bryophyte Nomenclator: Based on data supplied by Bryonames
Tropicos record: 35158929: Based on data supplied by Bryonames