Kingdom:
Phylum:
Dicranidae
Order:
Dicranales
Species:
pallidum
ID:
1176064

Status:
valid

Authors:
(Hook.) Schwägr.

Source:
tro

Year:
1823

Citation Micro:
Sp. Musc. Frond., Suppl. 2 2: 124. pl. 134 1823

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001175402

Common Names

  • Sclerodontium pallidum
  • Pallid Sclerodontium
  • Pallid Moss

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Description

Sclerodontium pallidum (also called "Pale Moss", among many other common names) is a species of moss in the family Hypnaceae. It is a small, cushion-forming moss with a pale yellow-green color. It is native to Europe, Asia, North America, and South America, and it is found in moist, shady habitats.

Uses & Benefits

Sclerodontium pallidum has been used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a medicinal plant for treating various ailments. It has also been used in traditional Chinese medicine to treat fever, headache, and abdominal pain.

Cultivars, Varieties & Sub-species

Sclerodontium pallidum sub. celebesiae (Broth.) H.A. Crum

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Flower: small, white, star-shaped. Seed: small, black, oval-shaped. Seedlings: small, green, oval-shaped.

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Where to Find Sclerodontium pallidum

Sclerodontium pallidum can be found in temperate regions of Europe, Asia, and North America.

Sclerodontium pallidum FAQ

What is the scientific name of Sclerodontium pallidum?

Sclerodontium pallidum

What type of plant is Sclerodontium pallidum?

It is a species of moss

Where is Sclerodontium pallidum found?

It is found in North America, Europe, and Asia

Species in the Dicranaceae family

Braunfelsia angustifolia, Braunfelsia dicranoides, Braunfelsia edentula, Braunfelsia enervis, Braunfelsia plicata, Braunfelsia aenea, Braunfelsia muscicola, Brotherobryum dekockii, Brotherobryum macgregorii, Brotherobryum undulatifolium, Brotherobryum sleumeri, Chorisodontium aciphyllum, Chorisodontium mittenii, Chorisodontium nigricans, Chorisodontium setaceum, Chorisodontium speciosum, Chorisodontium dicranellatum, Chorisodontium magellanicum, Chorisodontium spegazzinii, Chorisodontium luridum, Cryptodicranum armittii, Dicnemon calycinum, Dicnemon semicryptum, Dicnemon cuspidatum, Dicnemon pancheri, Dicnemon planifolium, Dicnemon spathoideum, Dicnemon dixonianum, Dicnemon seriatum, Dicnemon cochlearifolium, Dicnemon subpiliferum, Dicnemon robbinsii, Dicnemon novae-guineae, Dicnemon aneitense, Dicranoloma angustatum, Dicranoloma arfakianum, Dicranoloma assimile, Dicranoloma australe, Dicranoloma austro-scoparium, Dicranoloma billardierei, Dicranoloma blumii, Dicranoloma brachysteleum, Dicranoloma brasiliense, Dicranoloma braunii, Dicranoloma brevifolium, Dicranoloma brevisetum, Dicranoloma calycinum, Dicranoloma capillare, Dicranoloma capillifolioides, Dicranoloma confusum,

References

William Jackson Hooker (1785-1865): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Hook.' in the authors string.
Christian Friedrich Schwaegrichen (1775-1853): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Schwägr.' in the authors string.
The Bryophyte Nomenclator: Based on data supplied by Bryonames
Tropicos record: 35149796: Based on data supplied by Bryonames