Odontoschisma brasiliense - Uses, Benefits & Common Names
Kingdom:
Phylum:
Jungermanniidae
Order:
Jungermanniales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
brasiliense
ID:
1213085
Status:
valid
Authors:
Steph.
Source:
tro
Year:
1908
Citation Micro:
Sp. Hepat. 3: 369 1908
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001212423
Common Names
- Odontoschisma brasiliense
- Brasiliense Odontoschisma
- Brasiliense Moss
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesDescription
Odontoschisma brasiliense (also called Brazilian Odontoschisma, among many other common names) is a species of moss in the family Odontoschismataceae. It is found in the Northern Hemisphere, in Europe, Asia, and North America. It grows in moist, shady places, such as in woods, on rocks, and in grassy meadows.
Uses & Benefits
Odontoschisma brasiliense is used in traditional medicine as an antiseptic and to treat various skin conditions. It is also used as an ornamental plant in gardens.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
Odontoschisma brasiliense has small, yellow flowers, with a single, small, yellow seed. The seedlings are small and have a single, small, yellow leaf.
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesCultivation and Propagation
Odontoschisma brasiliense can be propagated by spores or by division of the rhizome. Cultivation is best done in moist, acidic soils with plenty of organic matter. It prefers partial shade and can tolerate full sun.
Where to Find Odontoschisma brasiliense
Odontoschisma brasiliense can be found in the tropical forests of Central and South America.
Species in the Odontoschisma genus
Odontoschisma denudatum, Odontoschisma elongatum, Odontoschisma macounii, Odontoschisma sphagni, Odontoschisma longiflorum, Odontoschisma variabile, Odontoschisma grosseverrucosum, Odontoschisma brasiliense, Odontoschisma engelii, Odontoschisma fluitans, Odontoschisma francisci, Odontoschisma jishibae, Odontoschisma obcordatum, Odontoschisma portoricense, Odontoschisma pseudogrosseverrucosum, Odontoschisma purpuratum, Odontoschisma soratamum, Odontoschisma spinosum, Odontoschisma steyermarkii, Odontoschisma zhui, Odontoschisma bifidum, Odontoschisma cleefii,
Species in the Cephaloziaceae family
Alobiella husnotii, Alobiellopsis acroscyphus, Alobiellopsis dominicensis, Alobiellopsis parvifolius, Alobiellopsis heteromorphus, Alobiellopsis pillansii, Cephalozia bicuspidata, Cephalozia lacinulata, Cephalozia macounii, Cephalozia crossii, Cephalozia hamatiloba, Cephalozia ambigua, Cephalozia darjeelingensis, Cephalozia badia, Cephalozia indica, Cephalozia pandei, Cephalozia kashyapii, Cephalozia chilensis, Cephalozia turgida, Cephalozia austrigena, Cephalozia schusteriana, Cephalozia pachygyna, Cephalozia mollusca, Cephalozia neesiana, Cephalozia nishimurae, Cephalozia parvifolia, Cephalozia physocaula, Cephalozia acuminata, Cephalozia acutiloba, Cephalozia albula, Cephalozia stolonacea, Cephalozia tricuspidata, Cephalozia trivialis, Cephalozia tubulata, Cephalozia veltenii, Cephalozia conchata, Cephalozia drucei, Cephalozia fuegiensis, Cephalozia kodaikanalensis, Cephalozia lucens, Cephalozia macgregorii, Cephalozia maxima, Fuscocephaloziopsis subintegra, Fuscocephaloziopsis affinis, Fuscocephaloziopsis africana, Fuscocephaloziopsis albescens, Fuscocephaloziopsis baldwinii, Fuscocephaloziopsis catenulata, Fuscocephaloziopsis connivens, Fuscocephaloziopsis crassifolia,
References
The Bryophyte Nomenclator: Based on data supplied by Bryonames
Tropicos record: 35214981: Based on data supplied by Bryonames