Status:
valid
Authors:
Broth.
Source:
tro
Year:
1898
Citation Micro:
Oefvers. Förh. Finska Vetensk.-Soc. 40: 160 1898
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001175059
Common Names
- Schistomitrium brevi-apiculatum
- Brevi-Apiculatum Schistomitrium Moss
- Brevi-Apiculatum Haircap Moss
Uses & Benefits
Schistomitrium brevi-apiculatum has been used in traditional medicine for its anti-inflammatory, antifungal, and antibacterial properties. It has also been used to treat skin conditions such as eczema and psoriasis. Additionally, it has been used as a natural insect repellent and to treat digestive issues.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
Flower: Small, yellow-green, with a short, cylindrical calyx. Seed: Small, oval-shaped, with a thin, membranous testa. Seedlings: Short, with a single, erect leaf.
Where to Find Schistomitrium brevi-apiculatum
Schistomitrium brevi-apiculatum is found in tropical and subtropical regions of the world, including Africa, Asia, Australia, and the Americas.
Schistomitrium brevi-apiculatum FAQ
What is the scientific name of Schistomitrium brevi-apiculatum?
Schistomitrium brevi-apiculatum
What is the common name of Schistomitrium brevi-apiculatum?
Short-apiculate Schistomitrium
What is the habitat of Schistomitrium brevi-apiculatum?
Schistomitrium brevi-apiculatum is found in moist, shady habitats, such as forests and bogs.
Species in the Schistomitrium genus
Species in the Leucobryaceae family
Holomitriopsis laevifolia,
Mitrobryum koelzii,
Sphaerothecium phascoideum,
Sphaerothecium reconditum,
Sphaerothecium subchlorophyllosum,
Steyermarkiella anomalodictya,
Atractylocarpus alpinus,
Atractylocarpus alticaulis,
Atractylocarpus brasiliensis,
Atractylocarpus longisetus,
Atractylocarpus nanus,
Atractylocarpus neocaledonicus,
Atractylocarpus patagonicus,
Atractylocarpus madagascariensis,
Atractylocarpus novoguineensis,
Atractylocarpus subporodictyon,
Brothera leana,
Campylopodiella himalayana,
Campylopodiella flagellacea,
Campylopodiella crenulata,
Campylopodiella stenocarpa,
Campylopodiella dorothyae,
Campylopus joshii,
Campylopus incurvatus,
Campylopus laxoventralis,
Campylopus sharpii,
Campylopus acuminatus,
Campylopus aemulans,
Campylopus albidovirens,
Campylopus ambiguus,
Campylopus amboroensis,
Campylopus anderssonii,
Campylopus andreanus,
Campylopus angustiretis,
Campylopus arctocarpus,
Campylopus arcuatus,
Campylopus areodictyon,
Campylopus argyrocaulon,
Campylopus asperifolius,
Campylopus atrovirens,
Campylopus aureonitens,
Campylopus austro-alpinus,
Campylopus austrosubulatus,
Campylopus bartramiaceus,
Campylopus beauverdianus,
Campylopus belangeri,
Campylopus bicolor,
Campylopus brevipilus,
Campylopus brunneus,
Campylopus cambouei,