Status:
valid
Authors:
(Lindb.) Konstant. & Vilnet
Source:
tro
Year:
2009
Citation Micro:
Arctoa 18: 66 2009
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001035620
Common Names
- Quadrilobus Schljakovianthus
- Schljakovianthus Quadrilobus
- Schljakovianthus quadrilobus
Description
Schljakovianthus quadrilobus (also called Schljakovianthus, among many other common names) is a small, yellow-green moss species with a smooth texture. It is native to North America, Europe, and Asia, and is typically found in moist, shady areas such as woodlands and forests.
Uses & Benefits
Schljakovianthus quadrilobus is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a ground cover. It is also used to make herbal medicines for treating various ailments such as fever, inflammation, and skin diseases.
Cultivars, Varieties & Sub-species
Schljakovianthus quadrilobus var. glareosa (Jørg.) Konstant. & Vilnet
Schljakovianthus quadrilobus var. collenchymaticus (R.M. Schust.) Konstant. & Vilnet
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
The flower of Schljakovianthus quadrilobus is a small, white, star-shaped flower with four petals. The seed is a small, black, round seed. The seedlings are small, green, and have four leaves.
Cultivation and Propagation
Schljakovianthus quadrilobus is a small, evergreen, creeping fern. It is easily propagated by division or by spores. It prefers moist, shady locations and can tolerate some sun. It is best grown in a well-drained, humus-rich soil. It is hardy in USDA zones 6-9.
Where to Find Schljakovianthus quadrilobus
Schljakovianthus quadrilobus is native to the southwestern United States and northern Mexico. It is typically found in dry, rocky areas and open woodlands.
Species in the Schljakovianthus genus
Species in the Anastrophyllaceae family
Anastrepta orcadensis,
Anastrophyllum assimile,
Anastrophyllum donnianum,
Anastrophyllum michauxii,
Anastrophyllum auritum,
Anastrophyllum stellatum,
Anastrophyllum tubulosum,
Anastrophyllum piligerum,
Anastrophyllum ciliatum,
Anastrophyllum esenbeckii,
Anastrophyllum joergensenii,
Anastrophyllum nigrescens,
Anastrophyllum ellipticum,
Anastrophyllum squarrosum,
Anastrophyllum alpinum,
Anastrophyllum divergens,
Anastrophyllum fissum,
Anastrophyllum obtusum,
Barbilophozia barbata,
Barbilophozia hatcheri,
Barbilophozia lycopodioides,
Barbilophozia rubescens,
Barbilophozia sudetica,
Biantheridion undulifolium,
Chandonanthus squarrosus,
Crossocalyx hellerianus,
Crossocalyx tenuis,
Gymnocolea inflata,
Hamatostrepta concinna,
Hattoria yakushimensis,
Isopaches bicrenatus,
Isopaches decolorans,
Isopaches alboviridis,
Isopaches pumicicola,
Neoorthocaulis attenuatus,
Neoorthocaulis binsteadii,
Neoorthocaulis floerkei,
Neoorthocaulis hyperboreus,
Orthocaulis atlanticus,
Orthocaulis cavifolius,
Plicanthus giganteus,
Plicanthus hirtellus,
Plicanthus birmensis,
Plicanthus difficilis,
Schljakovia kunzeana,
Schljakovianthus quadrilobus,
Sphenolobopsis pearsonii,
Sphenolobus minutus,
Sphenolobus saxicola,
Sphenolobus austroamericanus,