Kingdom:
Phylum:
Hypnanae
Order:
Hypnales
Species:
evanescens
ID:
1170482

Status:
valid

Authors:
(Müll. Hal.) Manuel

Source:
tro

Year:
1977

Citation Micro:
Bryologist 80: 523 1977

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001169820



Common Names

  • Schoenobryum evanescens
  • Evanescens Schoenobryum
  • Schoenobryum of Evanescens


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Description

Schoenobryum evanescens (also called Vanishing Broom Moss, among many other common names) is a moss species found in North America, Europe, and Asia. It is found in moist habitats, such as wet rocks, soil, and tree bark. It has a yellow-green color and its leaves are lanceolate and curved. It has a short stem and its leaves are arranged in a spiral pattern.

Uses & Benefits

Schoenobryum evanescens has been used as a food source in some parts of the world. It is also used in traditional medicine to treat various ailments such as fever, headache, and stomach pain.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Schoenobryum evanescens has small, greenish-brown flowers, with a single anther. The seeds are small, yellow-brown, and have a smooth surface. The seedlings are small, with a single, long, narrow leaf.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Schoenobryum evanescens can be propagated by division or by spores. It prefers a moist, humus-rich soil in a shady spot. It can be cultivated in pots or in the garden.

Where to Find Schoenobryum evanescens

Schoenobryum evanescens is native to South America, where it is found in wet meadows, bogs, and marshes.

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

Monte Gregg Manuel (1947-1981): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Manuel' 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: 35141099: Based on data supplied by Bryonames