Kingdom:
Phylum:
Hypnanae
Order:
Hypnales
Genus:
Species:
tenella
ID:
1181845

Status:
valid

Authors:
(Schwägr.) Hornsch. ex Müll. Hal.

Source:
tro

Year:
1844

Citation Micro:
Linnaea 18: 679 1844

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001181183

Common Names

  • Cryphaea Tenella
  • Tenella Moss
  • Tenella Moss-like

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Uses & Benefits

Cryphaea tenella is used as an ornamental plant in gardens, as a ground cover, and as a soil stabilizer to control erosion.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Cryphaea tenella is small and white, with a yellow center. The seed is a small, black, oval-shaped seed. The seedlings are thin and delicate, with small, pointed leaves.

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Where to Find Cryphaea tenella

Cryphaea tenella is native to tropical and subtropical regions of the world, including Africa, Asia, and South America.

Cryphaea tenella FAQ

What is the scientific name of Cryphaea tenella?

Cryphaea tenella

What type of plant is Cryphaea tenella?

Cryphaea tenella is a type of moss.

Where is Cryphaea tenella found?

Cryphaea tenella is found in tropical and subtropical regions of the world.

Species in the Cryphaeaceae family

Cryphaea acuminata, Cryphaea apiculata, Cryphaea attenuata, Cryphaea brevipila, Cryphaea chlorophyllosa, Cryphaea consimilis, Cryphaea filiformis, Cryphaea furcinervis, Cryphaea glomerata, Cryphaea heteromalla, Cryphaea hygrophila, Cryphaea jamesonii, Cryphaea lorentziana, Cryphaea nervosa, Cryphaea obovatocarpa, Cryphaea orizabae, Cryphaea ovalifolia, Cryphaea parvula, Cryphaea patens, Cryphaea pilifera, Cryphaea protensa, Cryphaea raddiana, Cryphaea ragazzii, Cryphaea ramosa, Cryphaea rhacomitrioides, Cryphaea rutenbergii, Cryphaea tenella, Cryphaea clandestina, Cryphaea amurensis, Cryphaea songpanensis, Cryphaea lanceolata, Cryphaea omeiensis, Cryphaeophilum molle, Cyptodon dilatatus, Cyptodon fasciculatus, Cyptodon gracilis, Cyptodon muelleri, Cyptodontopsis leveillei, Dendrocryphaea latifolia, Dendrocryphaea cuspidata, Dendrocryphaea gorveana, Dendrocryphaea lechleri, Dendrocryphaea tasmanica, Dendrocryphaea crassinervis, Dendrocryphaea lamyana, Dendropogonella rufescens, Monocryphaea ravenelii, Pilotrichopsis dentata, Pilotrichopsis ferruginea, Pilotrichopsis robusta,

References

Christian Friedrich Hornschuch (1793-1850): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Hornsch.' in the authors string.
Christian Friedrich Schwaegrichen (1775-1853): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Schwägr.' in the authors string.
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: 35158576: Based on data supplied by Bryonames