Kingdom:
Phylum:
Bryanae
Order:
Bartramiales
Species:
cernua
ID:
1196252

Status:
valid

Authors:
(Wilson) D.G. Griffin & W.R. Buck

Source:
tro

Year:
1989

Citation Micro:
Bryologist 92: 376 1989

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001195590



Common Names

  • Philonotis cernua
  • Nodding Philonotis Moss
  • Nodding Moss


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Description

Philonotis cernua (also called Nodding Beard Moss, among many other common names) is a small moss species that is found in the temperate regions of North America. It has a bright green color and grows in moist, shady habitats, such as on the forest floor or on the bark of trees.

Uses & Benefits

Philonotis cernua is used in traditional Chinese medicine to treat a variety of ailments, including fever, cough, and digestive problems. It is also used to make a tea that is believed to have calming and soothing effects.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Philonotis cernua has small, white flowers with a single stamen and a three-lobed stigma. The seeds are small, black and glossy. The seedlings are small and delicate, with a single pair of leaves.

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Where to Find Philonotis cernua

Philonotis cernua can be found in North America, Europe, and Asia.

Species in the Philonotis genus

Philonotis lizangii, Philonotis africana, Philonotis amblystegioides, Philonotis americana, Philonotis ampliretis, Philonotis angusta, Philonotis arbusculacea, Philonotis aristifolia, Philonotis baginsensis, Philonotis brevicuspis, Philonotis byssiformis, Philonotis caespitosa, Philonotis calcarea, Philonotis calomicra, Philonotis capillaris, Philonotis capillata, Philonotis clavicaulis, Philonotis curvula, Philonotis dregeana, Philonotis elongata, Philonotis eurydictyon, Philonotis falcata, Philonotis filiramea, Philonotis flaccidifolia, Philonotis flavinervis, Philonotis fontana, Philonotis fontanella, Philonotis fontanoides, Philonotis fugacissima, Philonotis gemmascens, Philonotis glomerata, Philonotis gracilescens, Philonotis hansenii, Philonotis hastata, Philonotis hawaica, Philonotis helenica, Philonotis huallagensis, Philonotis humilis, Philonotis incrassata, Philonotis jungneri, Philonotis krausei, Philonotis laeviuscula, Philonotis lancifolia, Philonotis laxitexta, Philonotis leptocarpa, Philonotis lignicola, Philonotis longiseta, Philonotis macrodictya, Philonotis marangensis, Philonotis marchica,

Species in the Bartramiaceae family

Anacolia menziesii, Anacolia scioana, Anacolia webbii, Anacolia breutelii, Bartramia alaris, Bartramia angustifolia, Bartramia angustissima, Bartramia aprica, Bartramia aristaria, Bartramia aurescens, Bartramia brachypus, Bartramia brevifolia, Bartramia breviseta, Bartramia capensis, Bartramia compacta, Bartramia conica, Bartramia costa-ricensis, Bartramia crassinervia, Bartramia deciduaefolia, Bartramia delagoae, Bartramia didymocarpa, Bartramia gigantea, Bartramia halleriana, Bartramia hampeana, Bartramia humilis, Bartramia inconspicua, Bartramia ithyphylla, Bartramia ithyphylloides, Bartramia laevisphaera, Bartramia longifolia, Bartramia macounii, Bartramia maderensis, Bartramia madurensis, Bartramia marionensis, Bartramia mathewsii, Bartramia microstoma, Bartramia mossmaniana, Bartramia nanosubulata, Bartramia papulans, Bartramia penicillatula, Bartramia perpumila, Bartramia pilicuspis, Bartramia polytrichoides, Bartramia pomiformis, Bartramia potosica, Bartramia pseudocryptopodium, Bartramia rietmanniana, Bartramia robusta, Bartramia stricta, Bartramia strictifolia,

References

William Wilson (1799-1871): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Wilson' in the authors string.
William Russel Buck (b.1950): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'W.R.Buck' in the authors string.
Dana Gove Griffin (b.1938): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'D.G.Griffin' in the authors string.
The Bryophyte Nomenclator: Based on data supplied by Bryonames
Tropicos record: 35183915: Based on data supplied by Bryonames