Status:
valid
Authors:
(Brid.) Müll. Hal.
Source:
tro
Year:
1874
Citation Micro:
Linnaea 38: 612 1874
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001181042
Common Names
- Crossomitrium patrisiae
- Patrisiae Crossomitrium
- Patrisiae moss
Description
Crossomitrium patrisiae (also called Patrisia Crossomitrium, among many other common names) is a species of moss in the family Amblystegiaceae. It is found in North and South America, Europe, and Africa. It prefers to grow in damp, shady places, such as on rocks, tree trunks, and soil.
Uses & Benefits
Crossomitrium patrisiae is used in traditional medicine for treating various ailments such as fever, colds, and headaches. It is also used as an ornamental plant in gardens and landscapes.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
Flower: Crossomitrium patrisiae has small, yellowish-green flowers with 6 petals. Seed: The seeds of Crossomitrium patrisiae are small and black. Seedlings: The seedlings of Crossomitrium patrisiae are small and have a single, upright stem.
Where to Find Crossomitrium patrisiae
Crossomitrium patrisiae can be found in moist woodlands, forests, and bogs in Europe and North America.
Crossomitrium patrisiae FAQ
What is the scientific name of Crossomitrium patrisiae?
Crossomitrium patrisiae
What type of plant is Crossomitrium patrisiae?
Crossomitrium patrisiae is a moss species.
Where is Crossomitrium patrisiae found?
Crossomitrium patrisiae is found in North America, Europe, and Asia.
Species in the Crossomitrium genus
Crossomitrium acuminatum,
Crossomitrium epiphyllum,
Crossomitrium goebelii,
Crossomitrium patrisiae,
Crossomitrium phragmidiaceum,
Crossomitrium saprophilum,
Crossomitrium scabrisetum,
Crossomitrium tenellum,
Crossomitrium wallisii,
Crossomitrium rotundifolium,
Species in the Hookeriaceae family
Crossomitrium acuminatum,
Crossomitrium epiphyllum,
Crossomitrium goebelii,
Crossomitrium patrisiae,
Crossomitrium phragmidiaceum,
Crossomitrium saprophilum,
Crossomitrium scabrisetum,
Crossomitrium tenellum,
Crossomitrium wallisii,
Crossomitrium rotundifolium,
Hookeria acutifolia,
Hookeria commutata,
Hookeria contracta,
Hookeria dussii,
Hookeria janeirensis,
Hookeria lucens,
Hookeria magellanica,
Hookeria orbignyana,
Hookeria splachnifolia,
Hookeria uliginosa,
Hookeria viridula,
Hookeria perrinii,
Pterygophyllum chonoticum,
Pterygophyllum fragile,
Pterygophyllum sublimbatum,