Status:
valid
Authors:
(Mont.) Reimers
Source:
tro
Year:
1936
Citation Micro:
Notizbl. Bot. Gart. Berlin-Dahlem 13: 39 1936
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001178240
Common Names
- Camptodontium cryptodon
- Cryptodon Camptodontium
- Cryptodon Tooth Moss
Description
Camptodontium cryptodon (also called Cryptodon-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
Camptodontium cryptodon is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a ground cover in landscaping. It is also used as a medicinal plant to treat various ailments.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
The flower of Camptodontium cryptodon is a small, yellow-green flower with four petals. The seeds are small, black and oval-shaped. The seedlings are thin and have a single, long stem.
Cultivation and Propagation
Camptodontium cryptodon can be propagated by division or by sowing seeds. Cultivation is best done in a moist, shady environment with a pH of 5.5-6.5. It prefers a well-drained soil with plenty of organic matter.
Where to Find Camptodontium cryptodon
Camptodontium cryptodon is native to the Mediterranean region.
Camptodontium cryptodon FAQ
What is the scientific name of Camptodontium cryptodon?
Camptodontium cryptodon
What is the family of Camptodontium cryptodon?
Asteraceae
What is the distribution of Camptodontium cryptodon?
Southwestern United States
Species in the Camptodontium genus
Species in the Rhabdoweisiaceae family
Camptodontium cryptodon,
Cynodontium asperifolium,
Cynodontium bruntonii,
Cynodontium crassirete,
Cynodontium fallax,
Cynodontium gracilescens,
Cynodontium jenneri,
Cynodontium polycarpum,
Cynodontium strumiferum,
Cynodontium strumulosum,
Cynodontium suecicum,
Cynodontium tanganyikae,
Cynodontium tenellum,
Cynodontium guatemalense,
Cynodontium mexicanum,
Cynodontium sinensifugax,
Cynodontium serrulatum,
Cynodontium brasiliense,
Cynodontium brevidens,
Cynodontium brevifolium,
Cynodontium chilense,
Cynodontium delgadilloi,
Cynodontium erosum,
Cynodontium hydrogonioides,
Cynodontium laxifolium,
Cynodontium laxirete,
Cynodontium peruvianum,
Cynodontium robinsonii,
Cynodontium setschwanicum,
Cynodontium subintegrum,
Cynodontium tunariense,
Cynodontium weisioides,
Dicranoweisia africana,
Dicranoweisia cirrata,
Dicranoweisia microcarpa,
Dicranoweisia falcifolia,
Dicranoweisia tortelloides,
Eucamptodon perichaetialis,
Oncophorus virens,
Oncophorus gracilentus,
Oncophorus integerrimus,
Arctoa schistioides,
Arctoa anderssonii,
Arctoa fulvella,
Arctoa hyperborea,
Arctoa blyttii,
Arctoa starkei,
Arctoa glacialis,
Arctoa pumila,
Arctoa spenceri,