Kingdom:
Phylum:
Hypnanae
Order:
Hypnales
Genus:
Species:
callichrous
ID:
1191323

Status:
valid

Authors:
(Brid.) Brid.

Source:
tro

Year:
1902

Citation Micro:
Brit. Moss Fl. 3: 166 1902

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001190661

Common Names

  • Beautiful-haired Stereodon
  • Callichrous Stereodon
  • Beautiful-haired Ground Beetle

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Description

Stereodon callichrous (also called Callichrous Stereodon, among many other common names) is a small shrub native to the Mediterranean region. It grows in dry, rocky habitats and has small, white flowers.

Uses & Benefits

Stereodon callichrous has been used as an ornamental plant in gardens, and its leaves have been used as a source of fiber for weaving mats and baskets.

Cultivars, Varieties & Sub-species

Stereodon callichrous sub. japonicus (Ando) Jan Kučera & Ignatov

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Flower: yellow, bell-shaped, with five petals. Seed: small, black, round. Seedlings: small, dark green, with a single stem.

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Where to Find Stereodon callichrous

Stereodon callichrous can be found in the western United States, from California to Colorado.

References

Samuel Elisée Bridel-Brideri (1762-1828): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Brid.' in the authors string.
Robert Braithwaite (1824-1917): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Braithw.' in the authors string.
The Bryophyte Nomenclator: Based on data supplied by Bryonames
Tropicos record: 35176688: Based on data supplied by Bryonames