Colobanthus muscoides - Uses, Benefits & Common Names
Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Caryophyllales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
muscoides
ID:
615784
Status:
valid
Authors:
Hook.f.
Source:
cmp
Year:
1844
Citation Micro:
Fl. Antarct. : 14 (1844)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000615116
Common Names
- Colobanthus muscoides
- Moss-like Colobanthus
- Moss-like Pearlwort
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesDescription
Colobanthus muscoides (also called Mossy Hairgrass, among many other common names) is a perennial grass native to the Falkland Islands. It has long, narrow leaves and small, white flowers. It is found in dry, rocky areas and is characterized by its moss-like growth habit.
Uses & Benefits
Colobanthus muscoides is used in traditional medicine for treating fever and other ailments. It is also used as an ornamental plant in gardens.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
Colobanthus muscoides has small, white to pink flowers with five petals. The seeds are small and black in color. The seedlings are small and have a single, thin stem.
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesCultivation and Propagation
Colobanthus muscoides is a low-growing perennial wildflower native to western North America. It grows best in moist, well-drained soils in full sun to partial shade. It can be propagated by seed, which should be sown in the fall or early spring. It can also be propagated by division in the spring or summer.
Where to Find Colobanthus muscoides
Colobanthus muscoides can be found in Chile and Argentina.
Colobanthus muscoides FAQ
What is the scientific name of Colobanthus muscoides?
Colobanthus muscoides
What is the common name of Colobanthus muscoides?
Moss-like Colobanthus
Where is Colobanthus muscoides found?
Colobanthus muscoides is found in the Andes of South America
Species in the Colobanthus genus
Colobanthus acicularis, Colobanthus affinis, Colobanthus apetalus, Colobanthus bolivianus, Colobanthus brevisepalus, Colobanthus buchananii, Colobanthus caespitosus, Colobanthus canaliculatus, Colobanthus curtisiae, Colobanthus diffusus, Colobanthus hookeri, Colobanthus kerguelensis, Colobanthus lycopodoides, Colobanthus masonae, Colobanthus monticola, Colobanthus muelleri, Colobanthus muscoides, Colobanthus nivicola, Colobanthus pulvinatus, Colobanthus quitensis, Colobanthus repens, Colobanthus squarrosus, Colobanthus strictus, Colobanthus subulatus, Colobanthus wallii,
Species in the Caryophyllaceae family
Acanthophyllum acerosum, Acanthophyllum aculeatum, Acanthophyllum adenophorum, Acanthophyllum albidum, Acanthophyllum andarabicum, Acanthophyllum andersenii, Acanthophyllum anisocladum, Acanthophyllum bilobum, Acanthophyllum bracteatum, Acanthophyllum brevibracteatum, Acanthophyllum caespitosum, Acanthophyllum coloratum, Acanthophyllum crassifolium, Acanthophyllum cyrtostegium, Acanthophyllum diezianum, Acanthophyllum elatius, Acanthophyllum fissicalyx, Acanthophyllum glandulosum, Acanthophyllum gracile, Acanthophyllum grandiflorum, Acanthophyllum kabulicum, Acanthophyllum kandaharicum, Acanthophyllum knorringianum, Acanthophyllum korolkowii, Acanthophyllum korshinskyi, Acanthophyllum krascheninnikovii, Acanthophyllum lamondiae, Acanthophyllum laxiflorum, Acanthophyllum laxiusculum, Acanthophyllum lilacinum, Acanthophyllum longicalyx, Acanthophyllum macrodon, Acanthophyllum maimanense, Acanthophyllum mikeschinianum, Acanthophyllum mucronatum, Acanthophyllum oppositiflorum, Acanthophyllum pachycephalum, Acanthophyllum pachystegium, Acanthophyllum pleiostegium, Acanthophyllum popovii, Acanthophyllum pulcherrimum, Acanthophyllum pulchrum, Acanthophyllum pungens, Acanthophyllum raphiophyllum, Acanthophyllum recurvum, Acanthophyllum sarawschanicum, Acanthophyllum scapiflorum, Acanthophyllum schugnanicum, Acanthophyllum sordidum, Acanthophyllum speciosum,
References
The Plant List v1.1 record kew-2731314: Based on the initial data import
Joseph Dalton Hooker (1817-1911): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Hook.f.' in the authors string.