Kingdom:
Phylum:
Hypnanae
Order:
Hookeriales
Species:
rhaphidostegum
ID:
1148507

Status:
valid

Authors:
(Müll. Hal.) Bosch & Sande Lac.

Source:
tro

Year:
1862

Citation Micro:
Bryol. Jav. 2: 37. 160 1862

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001147845

Common Names

  • Actinodontium rhaphidostegum
  • Rhaphidostegum Coral
  • Finger Coral

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Description

Actinodontium rhaphidostegum (also called Rhaphidostegum actinodontium, among many other common names) is a species of moss found in the Americas, Europe, and Asia. It is a small, cushion-forming moss with a yellow-green color and a dense, tufted habit. It grows in moist, shady habitats, such as woodland floors, and is often found in association with other mosses.

Uses & Benefits

Actinodontium rhaphidostegum is used in traditional medicine for treating skin diseases, as an anti-inflammatory agent, and as an antiseptic. It is also used as a natural insect repellent and to make dyes for fabrics.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Actinodontium rhaphidostegum is a small, white, bell-shaped flower. The seed is a small, black, oval-shaped seed. The seedlings are small, green, and have a bell-shaped leaf.

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Where to Find Actinodontium rhaphidostegum

Actinodontium rhaphidostegum is a species of plant found in tropical and subtropical regions of the world, including the Caribbean, Central America, and South America.

Species in the Pilotrichaceae family

Amblytropis hispidula, Amblytropis setosa, Actinodontium adscendens, Actinodontium dusenii, Actinodontium rhaphidostegum, Actinodontium sprucei, Actinodontium streptopogoneum, Actinodontium pygmaeum, Brymela angustiretis, Brymela complanata, Brymela crosbyi, Brymela laevinervis, Brymela tutezona, Brymela acuminata, Brymela cuspidata, Brymela fissidentoides, Brymela fluminensis, Brymela obtusifolia, Brymela parkeriana, Brymela rugulosa, Brymela websteri, Brymela cavifolia, Callicostella callicostelloides, Callicostella africana, Callicostella apophysata, Callicostella armata, Callicostella ascensionis, Callicostella attenuata, Callicostella beccariana, Callicostella belangeriana, Callicostella bernoullii, Callicostella bisexualis, Callicostella brevipes, Callicostella caledonica, Callicostella campbelliana, Callicostella chevalieri, Callicostella chionophylla, Callicostella chlorina, Callicostella chloroneura, Callicostella circinata, Callicostella constricta, Callicostella cruegeri, Callicostella daltoniaecarpa, Callicostella depressa, Callicostella disticha, Callicostella eberhardtiana, Callicostella emarginatula, Callicostella erosotruncata, Callicostella fallax, Callicostella fissidentella,

References

Roelof Benjamin van den Bosch (1810-1862): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Bosch' in the authors string.
Karl Müller (1818-1899): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Müll.Hal.' in the authors string.
Cornelius Marinus van der Sande Lacoste (1815-1887): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Sande Lac.' in the authors string.
The Bryophyte Nomenclator: Based on data supplied by Bryonames
Tropicos record: 35102438: Based on data supplied by Bryonames