Kingdom:
Phylum:
Hypnanae
Order:
Hypnales
Species:
rhynchostegioides
ID:
1175622

Status:
valid

Authors:
Thér.

Source:
tro

Year:
1926

Citation Micro:
Recueil Publ. Soc. Havraise Études Diverses 92: 27 1926

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001174960



Common Names

  • Rhynchostegioides Schimperella
  • Schimperella Rhynchostegioides
  • Rhynchostegioides-like Schimperella


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Description

Schimperella rhynchostegioides (also called Rhynchostegioides Schimperella, among many other common names) is a species of moss in the family Dicranaceae. It is a small, yellowish-green moss with a smooth, glossy surface and long, narrow leaves. It is native to East Asia, including Japan, China, and Korea, and is found in moist, shady habitats.

Uses & Benefits

Schimperella rhynchostegioides is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a medicinal plant to treat various ailments. It is also used for its essential oils and as a food source.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Schimperella rhynchostegioides is small, white and bell-shaped. The seed is a small, black, oval-shaped capsule. The seedlings are small, green and have a single, long, thin leaf.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Schimperella rhynchostegioides is a low-growing moss native to the northern hemisphere. It prefers moist, shady habitats and can be grown in a variety of soils. It can be propagated from spores or by division. When dividing, the moss should be divided into small clumps and replanted in moist, shady areas.

Where to Find Schimperella rhynchostegioides

Schimperella rhynchostegioides is native to tropical regions of Central and South America, including Mexico, Guatemala, and Costa Rica.

Schimperella rhynchostegioides FAQ

What is the scientific name of Schimperella rhynchostegioides?

Schimperella rhynchostegioides

What type of plant is Schimperella rhynchostegioides?

Moss

What is the habitat of Schimperella rhynchostegioides?

Moist, shady areas

Species in the Schimperella genus

Species in the Brachytheciaceae family

Aerobryum speciosum, Aerobryum brevicuspis, Aerolindigia capillacea, Brachytheciastrum delicatulum, Brachytheciastrum collinum, Brachytheciastrum dieckei, Brachytheciastrum falcatulum, Brachytheciastrum kashmirense, Brachytheciastrum leibergii, Brachytheciastrum microcollinum, Brachytheciastrum paradoxum, Brachytheciastrum trachypodium, Brachytheciastrum velutinum, Brachytheciastrum fendleri, Brachytheciastrum olympicum, Brachytheciastrum leiopodium, Brachytheciastrum salicinum, Brachytheciastrum umbilicatum, Brachytheciella stolonifera, Brachythecium tortipilum, Brachythecium dahuricum, Brachythecium irinae, Brachythecium jacuticum, Brachythecium chakratense, Brachythecium garhwalense, Brachythecium acuminatum, Brachythecium afroglareosum, Brachythecium albicans, Brachythecium asperrimum, Brachythecium auriculatum, Brachythecium austroglareosum, Brachythecium austrosalebrosum, Brachythecium bellii, Brachythecium bodinieri, Brachythecium borgenii, Brachythecium brachycarpum, Brachythecium brachycladum, Brachythecium buchananii, Brachythecium calliergonoides, Brachythecium campestre, Brachythecium camptothecioides, Brachythecium campylothallum, Brachythecium caucasicum, Brachythecium cavifolium, Brachythecium chauvetii, Brachythecium chocayae, Brachythecium cirrosum, Brachythecium complanatum, Brachythecium comtifolium, Brachythecium conostomum,

References

Irénée Thériot (1859-1947): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Thér.' in the authors string.
The Bryophyte Nomenclator: Based on data supplied by Bryonames
Tropicos record: 35149134: Based on data supplied by Bryonames