Kingdom:
Phylum:
Dicranidae
Order:
Dicranales
Species:
tortuosa
ID:
1170625

Status:
valid

Authors:
H. Rob.

Source:
tro

Year:
1965

Citation Micro:
Acta Bot. Venez. 1: 74. f. 1–5 1965

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001169963



Common Names

  • Eucamptodontopsis tortuosa
  • Tortuous Eucamptodontopsis
  • Tortuous Moss


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Description

Eucamptodontopsis tortuosa (also called 'Tortuous Eucamptodontopsis', among many other common names) is a small, tufted moss found in the Northern Hemisphere. It has a bright green color and is composed of small, densely packed leaves. It is native to parts of North America, Europe, and Asia, and can be found in moist, shady habitats.

Uses & Benefits

Eucamptodontopsis tortuosa is used in traditional medicine for treating fever, headache, and diarrhea. It is also used as an ornamental plant in gardens.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Eucamptodontopsis tortuosa is a small, yellow, star-shaped flower with 6 petals. The seed is a small, brown, oval-shaped seed. The seedlings are small, green, and have a single, long, narrow leaf.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Eucamptodontopsis tortuosa is a small, tufted moss that prefers moist, shady locations. It can be propagated through division of the tufts or by spore. Spores should be sown on a moist, sterile medium and kept in a humid environment until germination occurs.

Where to Find Eucamptodontopsis tortuosa

Eucamptodontopsis tortuosa can be found in tropical and subtropical regions of Central and South America, including Mexico, Guatemala, Costa Rica, Panama, Colombia, Venezuela, and Brazil.

Species in the Dicranaceae family

Braunfelsia angustifolia, Braunfelsia dicranoides, Braunfelsia edentula, Braunfelsia enervis, Braunfelsia plicata, Braunfelsia aenea, Braunfelsia muscicola, Brotherobryum dekockii, Brotherobryum macgregorii, Brotherobryum undulatifolium, Brotherobryum sleumeri, Chorisodontium aciphyllum, Chorisodontium mittenii, Chorisodontium nigricans, Chorisodontium setaceum, Chorisodontium speciosum, Chorisodontium dicranellatum, Chorisodontium magellanicum, Chorisodontium spegazzinii, Chorisodontium luridum, Cryptodicranum armittii, Dicnemon calycinum, Dicnemon semicryptum, Dicnemon cuspidatum, Dicnemon pancheri, Dicnemon planifolium, Dicnemon spathoideum, Dicnemon dixonianum, Dicnemon seriatum, Dicnemon cochlearifolium, Dicnemon subpiliferum, Dicnemon robbinsii, Dicnemon novae-guineae, Dicnemon aneitense, Dicranoloma angustatum, Dicranoloma arfakianum, Dicranoloma assimile, Dicranoloma australe, Dicranoloma austro-scoparium, Dicranoloma billardierei, Dicranoloma blumii, Dicranoloma brachysteleum, Dicranoloma brasiliense, Dicranoloma braunii, Dicranoloma brevifolium, Dicranoloma brevisetum, Dicranoloma calycinum, Dicranoloma capillare, Dicranoloma capillifolioides, Dicranoloma confusum,

References

Harold E. Robinson (1932-2020): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'H.Rob.' in the authors string.
The Bryophyte Nomenclator: Based on data supplied by Bryonames
Tropicos record: 35141309: Based on data supplied by Bryonames