Syrrhopodon banksii - Uses, Benefits & Common Names
Kingdom:
Phylum:
Dicranidae
Order:
Dicranales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
banksii
ID:
1192076
Status:
valid
Authors:
Müll. Hal.
Source:
tro
Year:
1858
Citation Micro:
Bot. Zeitung (Berlin) 16: 162 1858
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001191414
Common Names
- Syrrhopodon banksii
- Banks' Fork-moss
- Banks' Fork Moss
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesDescription
Syrrhopodon banksii (also called Banks' Spike-moss, among many other common names) is a small, evergreen, perennial plant that grows in tufts. It has short, creeping stems and small, scale-like leaves. It is native to North America, Europe, and Asia and is found in moist, shady woods and on rocky slopes.
Uses & Benefits
Syrrhopodon banksii is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and can be used as a ground cover. It is also used to make herbal tea and as a medicinal plant.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
The flower of Syrrhopodon banksii is yellow and has 6 tepals. The seed is a small, round, dark brown to black in color. The seedlings are small and have a single, unbranched stem.
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesCultivation and Propagation
Cultivation and propagation of Syrrhopodon banksii is best done in a sunny location with well-draining soil. Propagation can be done by division or by seed. Seeds should be sown in a warm, moist location and kept moist until germination occurs.
Where to Find Syrrhopodon banksii
Syrrhopodon banksii can be found in tropical and subtropical regions of the Americas, Africa, and Asia.
Syrrhopodon banksii FAQ
What is the scientific name of Syrrhopodon banksii?
Syrrhopodon banksii
What type of plant is Syrrhopodon banksii?
It is a type of moss.
Where can Syrrhopodon banksii be found?
It can be found in tropical and subtropical regions of the world.
Species in the Syrrhopodon genus
Syrrhopodon isthmi, Syrrhopodon obuduensis, Syrrhopodon annotinus, Syrrhopodon armatispinosus, Syrrhopodon fissipapillatus, Syrrhopodon insularum, Syrrhopodon steyermarkii, Syrrhopodon kiiense, Syrrhopodon brasiliensis, Syrrhopodon bartramii, Syrrhopodon stenophyllus, Syrrhopodon africanus, Syrrhopodon albidus, Syrrhopodon albo-vaginatus, Syrrhopodon apertifolius, Syrrhopodon aristifolius, Syrrhopodon armatus, Syrrhopodon asper, Syrrhopodon ciliatus, Syrrhopodon circinatus, Syrrhopodon confertus, Syrrhopodon croceus, Syrrhopodon cuneifolius, Syrrhopodon cymbifolius, Syrrhopodon disciformis, Syrrhopodon elatus, Syrrhopodon elongatus, Syrrhopodon erubescens, Syrrhopodon fimbriatus, Syrrhopodon flammeonervis, Syrrhopodon flexifolius, Syrrhopodon gardneri, Syrrhopodon gaudichaudii, Syrrhopodon graminicola, Syrrhopodon graminifolius, Syrrhopodon helicophyllus, Syrrhopodon hispidissimus, Syrrhopodon hispidocostatus, Syrrhopodon hornschuchii, Syrrhopodon incompletus, Syrrhopodon involutus, Syrrhopodon lamprocarpus, Syrrhopodon leprieurii, Syrrhopodon ligulatus, Syrrhopodon lycopodioides, Syrrhopodon mahensis, Syrrhopodon mammillosus, Syrrhopodon mauritianus, Syrrhopodon muelleri, Syrrhopodon parasiticus,
Species in the Calymperaceae family
Arthrocormus schimperi, Calymperes robinsonii, Calymperes rubiginosum, Calymperes aeruginosum, Calymperes afzelii, Calymperes beccarii, Calymperes boulayi, Calymperes couguiense, Calymperes crassinerve, Calymperes erosum, Calymperes fasciculatum, Calymperes graeffeanum, Calymperes guildingii, Calymperes guineense, Calymperes hispidum, Calymperes levyanum, Calymperes linearifolium, Calymperes lonchophyllum, Calymperes loucoubense, Calymperes mangalorense, Calymperes moluccense, Calymperes motleyi, Calymperes nanum, Calymperes nicaraguense, Calymperes othmeri, Calymperes palisotii, Calymperes pallidum, Calymperes pintasii, Calymperes platyloma, Calymperes porrectum, Calymperes pungens, Calymperes schmidtii, Calymperes serratum, Calymperes smithii, Calymperes strictifolium, Calymperes subintegrum, Calymperes subserratum, Calymperes tahitense, Calymperes tenerum, Calymperes thomeanum, Calymperes venezuelanum, Calymperes bartramii, Calymperes noakhalense, Calymperes mitrafugax, Calymperes boninense, Calymperes norkettii, Calymperes woodii, Calymperes serratioides, Exodictyon dentatum, Exodictyon incrassatum,
References
Karl Müller (1818-1899): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Müll.Hal.' in the authors string.
The Bryophyte Nomenclator: Based on data supplied by Bryonames
Tropicos record: 35177941: Based on data supplied by Bryonames