Kingdom:
Phylum:
Bryanae
Order:
Bartramiales
Species:
conostomoides
ID:
1204719

Status:
valid

Authors:
Ochyra

Source:
tro

Year:
1997

Citation Micro:
Fragm. Florist. Geobot. 42: 557 1997

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001204057



Common Names

  • Philonotis conostomoides
  • Conostomoides Philonotis
  • Mouth-like Philonotis


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Description

Philonotis conostomoides (also called 'Conostomoid Philonotis', among many other common names) is a species of moss found in Asia, Europe, and North America. It is a small, yellow-green moss that grows in tufts and forms cushions on rocks, tree trunks, and soil. It is found in moist, shady habitats, such as forests and grasslands.

Uses & Benefits

Philonotis conostomoides is used as an ornamental plant and for its medicinal properties. It is also used to treat skin diseases, stomach ailments, and to reduce fever.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Philonotis conostomoides has small, white flowers with four petals. Its seeds are small and round, and its seedlings have two small, oval leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Philonotis conostomoides is a small, perennial moss that is native to South America. It prefers moist, well-drained soils in full sun to partial shade. Propagation is by division of the clumps or by spore. Spores should be sown in spring or summer in a well-drained soil mix and kept moist until germination occurs.

Where to Find Philonotis conostomoides

Philonotis conostomoides is native to Europe, where it can be found in wet, shady habitats.

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

Ryszard Ochyra (b.1949): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Ochyra' in the authors string.
The Bryophyte Nomenclator: Based on data supplied by Bryonames
Tropicos record: 35203743: Based on data supplied by Bryonames