Kingdom:
Phylum:
Hypnanae
Order:
Hypnales
Species:
leichardtii
ID:
1178888

Status:
valid

Authors:
(A. Jaeger) Broth.

Source:
tro

Year:
1907

Citation Micro:
Nat. Pflanzenfam. I(3): 865 1907

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001178226

Common Names

  • Camptochaete leichardtii
  • Leichardt's Camptochaete
  • Leichardt's Bristle Moss

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Description

Camptochaete leichardtii (also called Leichardt's Woodsia, among many other common names) is a species of fern found in the temperate regions of the Northern Hemisphere. It has a creeping rhizome and lanceolate to ovate-lanceolate fronds. It is found in shady, moist woodlands and on rocky slopes.

Uses & Benefits

Camptochaete leichardtii is used in traditional medicine for treating fever, cough, and colds. It is also used as a natural insect repellent and as an ornamental plant.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Camptochaete leichardtii is small and yellow-green in color. The seed is a small, round, yellow-brown capsule. The seedlings are small and have a single, slender stem.

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Where to Find Camptochaete leichardtii

Camptochaete leichardtii can be found in Australia, New Zealand, and New Caledonia.

Camptochaete leichardtii FAQ

What is the scientific name of Camptochaete leichardtii?

Camptochaete leichardtii

What is the family of Camptochaete leichardtii?

Asteraceae

What is the distribution of Camptochaete leichardtii?

Southwestern United States

Species in the Lembophyllaceae family

Bestia longipes, Camptochaete novae-zeelandiae, Camptochaete angustata, Camptochaete arbuscula, Camptochaete deflexa, Camptochaete excavata, Camptochaete leichardtii, Camptochaete porotrichoides, Camptochaete pulvinata, Camptochaete subporotrichoides, Camptochaete fallax, Camptochaete curvata, Camptochaete dendroclada, Camptochaete monolina, Dolichomitriopsis crenulata, Dolichomitriopsis diversiformis, Dolichomitriopsis obtusifolia, Dolichomitriopsis sasaokae, Dolichomitriopsis cherdantsevae, Fallaciella gracilis, Fallaciella robusta, Fifea aciphylla, Isothecium algarvicum, Isothecium ceylonense, Isothecium mertensii, Isothecium rigidissimum, Isothecium semitortum, Isothecium sprucei, Isothecium trichocladon, Isothecium alopecuroides, Isothecium nervosum, Lembophyllum divulsum, Lembophyllum clandestinum, Neobarbella comes, Pilotrichella cuspidans, Pilotrichella flexilis, Pilotrichella mascarenica, Pilotrichella mauiensis, Pilotrichella phyllogonioides, Pilotrichella pseudoimbricata, Pilotrichella ragazzii, Pilotrichella reesei, Pilotrichella vermiformis, Pilotrichella debilinervis, Tripterocladium leucocladulum, Weymouthia cochlearifolia, Weymouthia mollis, Weymouthia barbelloides, Mawenzhangia thamnobryoides, Nogopterium beyrichianum,

References

Georg Ernst Ludwig Hampe (1795-1880): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Hampe' in the authors string.
Viktor Ferdinand Brotherus (1849-1929): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Broth.' in the authors string.
The Bryophyte Nomenclator: Based on data supplied by Bryonames
Tropicos record: 35154136: Based on data supplied by Bryonames