Kingdom:
Phylum:
Dicranidae
Order:
Dicranales
Species:
strictifolium
ID:
1178736

Status:
valid

Authors:
(Mitt.) G. Roth

Source:
tro

Year:
1911

Citation Micro:
Hedwigia 51: 127 1911

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001178074

Common Names

  • Calymperes strictifolium
  • Strictifolium Calymperes
  • Strictifolium Moss

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Description

Calymperes strictifolium (also called stiff-leaved calymperes, among many other common names) is a species of moss in the Calymperaceae family. It is a small moss with a creeping, branching habit and has small, stiff leaves. It is native to tropical and subtropical regions of the Americas, Africa, Asia, and Australia, and is found in moist, shady habitats.

Uses & Benefits

Calymperes strictifolium has been used as a medicinal plant for the treatment of skin diseases, as well as for the treatment of digestive disorders. It has also been used as an ornamental plant in gardens and parks.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Calymperes strictifolium is small and white, with a yellow center. The seed is small and round, with a brownish-black color. The seedlings are slender and have a light green color.

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Where to Find Calymperes strictifolium

Calymperes strictifolium is native to tropical and subtropical regions of the Americas, Africa, and Asia.

Species in the Calymperes genus

Calymperes robinsonii, Calymperes rubiginosum, Calymperes aeruginosum, Calymperes afzelii, Calymperes beccarii, Calymperes boulayi, Calymperes couguiense, Calymperes crassinerve, Calymperes erosum, Calymperes fasciculatum, Calymperes graeffeanum, Calymperes guildingii, Calymperes guineense, Calymperes hispidum, Calymperes levyanum, Calymperes linearifolium, Calymperes lonchophyllum, Calymperes loucoubense, Calymperes mangalorense, Calymperes moluccense, Calymperes motleyi, Calymperes nanum, Calymperes nicaraguense, Calymperes othmeri, Calymperes palisotii, Calymperes pallidum, Calymperes pintasii, Calymperes platyloma, Calymperes porrectum, Calymperes pungens, Calymperes schmidtii, Calymperes serratum, Calymperes smithii, Calymperes strictifolium, Calymperes subintegrum, Calymperes subserratum, Calymperes tahitense, Calymperes tenerum, Calymperes thomeanum, Calymperes venezuelanum, Calymperes bartramii, Calymperes noakhalense, Calymperes mitrafugax, Calymperes boninense, Calymperes norkettii, Calymperes woodii, Calymperes serratioides,

Species in the Calymperaceae family

Arthrocormus schimperi, Calymperes robinsonii, Calymperes rubiginosum, Calymperes aeruginosum, Calymperes afzelii, Calymperes beccarii, Calymperes boulayi, Calymperes couguiense, Calymperes crassinerve, Calymperes erosum, Calymperes fasciculatum, Calymperes graeffeanum, Calymperes guildingii, Calymperes guineense, Calymperes hispidum, Calymperes levyanum, Calymperes linearifolium, Calymperes lonchophyllum, Calymperes loucoubense, Calymperes mangalorense, Calymperes moluccense, Calymperes motleyi, Calymperes nanum, Calymperes nicaraguense, Calymperes othmeri, Calymperes palisotii, Calymperes pallidum, Calymperes pintasii, Calymperes platyloma, Calymperes porrectum, Calymperes pungens, Calymperes schmidtii, Calymperes serratum, Calymperes smithii, Calymperes strictifolium, Calymperes subintegrum, Calymperes subserratum, Calymperes tahitense, Calymperes tenerum, Calymperes thomeanum, Calymperes venezuelanum, Calymperes bartramii, Calymperes noakhalense, Calymperes mitrafugax, Calymperes boninense, Calymperes norkettii, Calymperes woodii, Calymperes serratioides, Exodictyon dentatum, Exodictyon incrassatum,

References

William Mitten (1819-1906): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Mitt.' in the authors string.
Georg Roth (1842-1915): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'G.Roth' in the authors string.
The Bryophyte Nomenclator: Based on data supplied by Bryonames
Tropicos record: 35153942: Based on data supplied by Bryonames