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
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.
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 Sclerodontium genus
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,