Kingdom:
Phylum:
Hypnanae
Order:
Hypnales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
ceylanicum
ID:
1181905

Status:
valid

Authors:
Cardot

Source:
tro

Year:
1923

Citation Micro:
Musci Buitenzorg 4: 1462 1923

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001181243

Common Names

  • Ctenidium ceylanicum
  • Ceylanicum Moss
  • Ceylanicum-Moss

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Uses & Benefits

Ctenidium ceylanicum is used in traditional medicine for treating fever, headaches, and stomachaches. It is also used as a dye for fabrics and as a food preservative.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flowers of Ctenidium ceylanicum are white, with five petals and a yellow center. The seeds are small and black, and the seedlings are small and delicate.

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Where to Find Ctenidium ceylanicum

Ctenidium ceylanicum can be found in tropical and subtropical regions of Sri Lanka and India.

Ctenidium ceylanicum FAQ

What is the scientific name of Ctenidium ceylanicum?

Ctenidium ceylanicum

What is the family of Ctenidium ceylanicum?

Pteridaceae

What is the distribution of Ctenidium ceylanicum?

Sri Lanka

Species in the Myuriaceae family

Andoa berthelotiana, Ctenidium capillifolium, Ctenidium ceylanicum, Ctenidium elegantulum, Ctenidium hastile, Ctenidium luzonense, Ctenidium lychnites, Ctenidium malacobolum, Ctenidium malacodes, Ctenidium molluscum, Ctenidium percrassum, Ctenidium plumicaule, Ctenidium polychaetum, Ctenidium pubescens, Ctenidium pulchellum, Ctenidium serratifolium, Ctenidium stellulatum, Ctenidium homalophyllum, Ctenidium pinnatum, Ctenidium schofieldii, Ctenidium novoguineense, Ctenidium andoi, Ctenidium floribundarioides, Ctenidium subrectifolium, Hyocomium armoricum, Eumyurium sinicum, Myurium borii, Myurium hochstetteri, Myurium perplexum, Myurium acuminatum, Myurium alaris, Oedicladium praenitens, Oedicladium quinquefarium, Oedicladium subnitens, Oedicladium tortifolium, Oedicladium serricuspe, Oedicladium fragile, Oedicladium involutaceum, Oedicladium rufescens, Palisadula chrysophylla, Palisadula katoi,

References

Jules Cardot (1860-1934): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Cardot' in the authors string.
The Bryophyte Nomenclator: Based on data supplied by Bryonames
Tropicos record: 35158656: Based on data supplied by Bryonames