Kingdom:
Phylum:
Hypnanae
Order:
Hookeriales
Species:
krebedjense
ID:
1182117

Status:
valid

Authors:
Broth.

Source:
tro

Year:
1912

Citation Micro:
Bull. Mus. Natl. Hist. Nat. 18(2): 113 1912

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001181455



Common Names

  • Krebedj Water-Moss
  • Krebedj Water-Mosses
  • Krebedj Water Moss


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Description

Cyclodictyon krebedjense (also called Krebedj 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 krebedjense has been used as an ornamental plant and for its medicinal properties, such as for treating skin diseases, fevers, and rheumatism.

Cultivars, Varieties & Sub-species

Cyclodictyon krebedjense var. argutidens P. de la Varde

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Cyclodictyon krebedjense 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 krebedjense

Cyclodictyon krebedjense can be found in tropical and subtropical regions of Central and South America, including Mexico, Brazil, and Peru.

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: 35158948: Based on data supplied by Bryonames