Kingdom:
Phylum:
Hypnanae
Order:
Hypnales
Species:
deflexifolium
ID:
1176132

Status:
valid

Authors:
(Solms) M. Fleisch. & Loeske

Source:
tro

Year:
1907

Citation Micro:
Allg. Bot. Z. Syst. 13: 22 1907

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001175470



Common Names

  • Scorpiurium deflexifolium
  • Drooping-leaved Scorpiurium
  • Drooping-leaved Bog-moss


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Description

Scorpiurium deflexifolium (also called 'Deflexifolium Scorpiurium', among many other common names) is a small, delicate moss with a distinctive, tufted habit. It is native to North America, Europe, and Asia, and is typically found in moist, shady areas such as stream banks, woodlands, and meadows.

Uses & Benefits

Scorpiurium deflexifolium is used as an ornamental plant for its attractive foliage and flowers. It is also used in traditional medicine to treat various ailments such as fever, headaches, and digestive issues.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Scorpiurium deflexifolium is a small, yellow, star-shaped flower with five petals. The seed is a small, black, oval-shaped seed. The seedlings are small, green and have two small leaves.

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Where to Find Scorpiurium deflexifolium

Scorpiurium deflexifolium can be found in wet meadows, bogs, and along streams in North America, Europe, and Asia.

Scorpiurium deflexifolium FAQ

What is the scientific name of Scorpiurium deflexifolium?

Scorpiurium deflexifolium

What type of plant is Scorpiurium deflexifolium?

Herbaceous perennial

Where is Scorpiurium deflexifolium native to?

Europe

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

Hermann zu Solms-Laubach (1842-1915): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Solms' in the authors string.
Max Fleischer (1861-1930): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'M.Fleisch.' in the authors string.
Leopold Loeske (1865-1935): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Loeske' in the authors string.
The Bryophyte Nomenclator: Based on data supplied by Bryonames
Tropicos record: 35149901: Based on data supplied by Bryonames