Kingdom:
Phylum:
Hypnanae
Order:
Hookeriales
Species:
sprucei
ID:
1148508

Status:
valid

Authors:
(Mitt.) A. Jaeger

Source:
tro

Year:
1877

Citation Micro:
Ber. Thätigk. St. Gallischen Naturwiss. Ges. 1875–76: 325 (Gen. Sp. Musc. 2: 229) 1877

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001147846

Common Names

  • Actinodontium sprucei
  • Sprucei Coral
  • Finger Coral

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Description

Actinodontium sprucei (also called Spruce's 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 sprucei 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 sprucei 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 sprucei

Actinodontium sprucei 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

William Mitten (1819-1906): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Mitt.' in the authors string.
August Jaeger (1842-1877): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'A.Jaeger' in the authors string.
The Bryophyte Nomenclator: Based on data supplied by Bryonames
Tropicos record: 35102439: Based on data supplied by Bryonames