Kingdom:
Phylum:
Dicranidae
Order:
Dicranales
Species:
ramosum
ID:
1205249

Status:
valid

Authors:
(C. Gao & Aur) C. Gao, Vitt, X. Fu & T. Cao

Source:
tro

Year:
1999

Citation Micro:
Moss Fl. China 1: 227 1999

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001204587



Common Names

  • Pseudochorisodontium
  • Ramosum
  • Ramosum Moss


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Description

Pseudochorisodontium ramosum (also called Branched Pseudochorisodontium, among many other common names) is a species of moss found in North America, Central America, and South America. It is a small, cushion-forming moss with a short stem and a single, erect, leafy branch. It grows in moist, shady habitats, such as in the understory of forests.

Uses & Benefits

Pseudochorisodontium ramosum is used as a medicinal plant to treat a variety of ailments, including colds, coughs, and fever.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Pseudochorisodontium ramosum has small, yellow-green flowers that are borne in clusters on short stalks. The seeds are small and black, and the seedlings have two, upright leaves.

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Where to Find Pseudochorisodontium ramosum

Pseudochorisodontium ramosum is found in moist soils in temperate regions of Europe, North America, and Asia.

Pseudochorisodontium ramosum FAQ

What is the scientific name of Pseudochorisodontium ramosum?

Pseudochorisodontium ramosum

What is the common name of Pseudochorisodontium ramosum?

Branching False Tooth Moss

What type of environment does Pseudochorisodontium ramosum prefer?

Pseudochorisodontium ramosum prefers moist, shady, and rocky habitats.

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

Chien Gao (1929-2016): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'C.Gao' in the authors string.
Dale Hadley Vitt (b.1944): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Vitt' in the authors string.
Tong Cao (b.1946): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'T.Cao' in the authors string.
The Bryophyte Nomenclator: Based on data supplied by Bryonames
Tropicos record: 35204483: Based on data supplied by Bryonames