Kingdom:
Phylum:
Hypnanae
Order:
Hypnales
Species:
leucothallum
ID:
1191745

Status:
valid

Authors:
Müll. Hal.

Source:
tro

Year:
1898

Citation Micro:
Hedwigia 37: 261 1898

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001191083



Common Names

  • Stereophyllum leucothallum
  • Leucothallum Moss
  • White-branched Moss


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Description

Stereophyllum leucothallum (also called Leucothallum, among many other common names) is a species of fern in the family Polypodiaceae. It is native to Central America and northern South America. It grows in moist forests, in humid areas, and in shady areas.

Uses & Benefits

Stereophyllum leucothallum has been used in traditional medicine to treat a variety of ailments, including fever, headache, and skin infections. It has also been used as an insect repellent and to treat skin conditions such as eczema and psoriasis.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Stereophyllum leucothallum is small and white, with six petals. The seed is small and black, and the seedlings are small and green.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Stereophyllum leucothallum is a small to medium-sized, evergreen fern found in Mexico. It is easily propagated by division of the rhizomes. It prefers moist, well-drained soil and partial to full shade. It is tolerant of drought and can be grown in containers.

Where to Find Stereophyllum leucothallum

Stereophyllum leucothallum can be found in Central and South America.

Species in the Stereophyllaceae family

Catagoniopsis berteroana, Entodontopsis contorte-operculata, Entodontopsis radicalis, Entodontopsis leucostega, Entodontopsis nitens, Entodontopsis anceps, Entodontopsis angustiretis, Entodontopsis mexicana, Entodontopsis pygmaea, Entodontopsis rhynchostegioides, Entodontopsis rufescens, Entodontopsis sedgwickii, Entodontopsis setschwanica, Entodontopsis tavoyensis, Entodontopsis tenuinervis, Entodontopsis wightii, Entodontopsis cultelliformis, Juratzkaea indica, Juratzkaea seminervis, Juratzkaea argentinica, Juratzkaea incisa, Pilosium chlorophyllum, Sciuroleskea mittenii, Sciuroleskea xanthophylla, Stenocarpidium leucodon, Stereophyllum andungense, Stereophyllum aptychopsis, Stereophyllum bremondii, Stereophyllum cataractarum, Stereophyllum jamaicense, Stereophyllum laxirete, Stereophyllum lepidopiloides, Stereophyllum leucothallum, Stereophyllum macrocarpum, Stereophyllum radiculosum, Stereophyllum subacuminatum, Stereophyllum vitiense, Stereophyllum favaroi, Stereophyllum acutum,

References

Karl Müller (1818-1899): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Müll.Hal.' in the authors string.
The Bryophyte Nomenclator: Based on data supplied by Bryonames
Tropicos record: 35177354: Based on data supplied by Bryonames