Status:
valid
Authors:
(Schiffn.) Broth.
Source:
tro
Year:
1925
Citation Micro:
Nat. Pflanzenfam. (ed. 2) 11: 337 1925
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001168582
Common Names
- Leptodictyum kurdicum
- Kurdicum Moss
- Kurdish Moss
Description
Leptodictyum kurdicum (also called Leptodictyum kurdicum, among many other common names) is a species of moss found in the Northern Hemisphere, typically in temperate regions. It is a small, tufted plant with a creeping stem and small, ovate leaves. It is commonly found in moist, shady areas such as woodlands and meadows.
Uses & Benefits
Leptodictyum kurdicum has been used in traditional Chinese medicine for centuries to treat a variety of ailments, including fever, headache, and abdominal pain. It is also used as a natural insect repellent and as a soil conditioner.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
The flower of Leptodictyum kurdicum is small and white, with four petals. The seed is small and black, with a hard outer shell. The seedlings are small and green, with long, thin leaves.
Cultivation and Propagation
Leptodictyum kurdicum can be propagated by division of the rhizomes. It is best grown in moist, humus-rich soil in partial shade, but can tolerate full sun if the soil is kept moist. It can also be grown in containers.
Where to Find Leptodictyum kurdicum
Leptodictyum kurdicum can be found in tropical and subtropical regions of the Americas, Africa, and Asia.
Species in the Leptodictyum genus
Species in the Amblystegiaceae family
Tomentypnum nitens,
Tomentypnum falcifolium,
Tomentypnum involutum,
Tomentypnum vittii,
Amblystegium arvernense,
Amblystegium glaziovii,
Amblystegium serpens,
Amblystegium sparsile,
Amblystegium speirophyllum,
Amblystegium subulatum,
Amblystegium tenuifolium,
Amblystegium chalaropelma,
Amblystegium patenti-flexuosum,
Amblystegium stricto-serpens,
Amblystegium camisassae,
Amblystegium calcareum,
Amblystegium pseudosubtile,
Anacamptodon africanus,
Anacamptodon amblystegioides,
Anacamptodon cubensis,
Anacamptodon fortunei,
Anacamptodon latidens,
Anacamptodon splachnoides,
Anacamptodon validinervis,
Anacamptodon wattsii,
Anacamptodon compactus,
Anacamptodon marginatus,
Anacamptodon minimus,
Anacamptodon kamchaticus,
Anacamptodon touwii,
Bryostreimannia turgida,
Campylium squarrosulum,
Campylium amblystegioides,
Campylium annamense,
Campylium chrysophyllum,
Campylium glaucocarpoides,
Campylium insubricum,
Campylium stellatum,
Campylium zemliae,
Campylium gollanii,
Campylium longicuspis,
Campylium laxifolium,
Campylium protensum,
Campylium bambergeri,
Campylium hylocomioides,
Conardia compacta,
Cratoneuron filicinum,
Cratoneuron curvicaule,
Cratoneuropsis relaxa,
Cratoneuropsis chilensis,