Kingdom:
Phylum:
Bryanae
Order:
Bryales
Family:
Species:
schmidii
ID:
1187777

Status:
valid

Authors:
Müll. Hal.

Source:
tro

Year:
1853

Citation Micro:
Bot. Zeitung (Berlin) 11: 20 1853

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001187115



Common Names

  • Mielichhoferia schmidii
  • Schmidii moss
  • Schmidii cushion moss


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Description

Mielichhoferia schmidii (also called Schmidii Mielichhoferia, among many other common names) is a perennial herbaceous plant native to South America. It is found in grasslands and woodlands, and is characterized by its thick, fleshy leaves and small, yellow flowers.

Uses & Benefits

Mielichhoferia schmidii is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a soil stabilizer.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flowers of Mielichhoferia schmidii are small and inconspicuous, with a single perianth and a single stamen. The seeds are small and black, and the seedlings are small and delicate.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Mielichhoferia schmidii can be propagated by seed or cuttings. Seeds should be sown in a well-drained, light soil mix and kept at a temperature of around 20-25°C. Cuttings should be taken from healthy plants and rooted in a light, well-drained soil mix. The cuttings should be kept at a temperature of around 18-20°C.

Where to Find Mielichhoferia schmidii

Mielichhoferia schmidii can be found in the Andes Mountains of South America, as well as in parts of Central America and Mexico.

Species in the Mielichhoferia genus

Mielichhoferia shevockii, Mielichhoferia pilifera, Mielichhoferia acuminata, Mielichhoferia acutifolia, Mielichhoferia argentifolia, Mielichhoferia auriseta, Mielichhoferia badhwarii, Mielichhoferia borbonica, Mielichhoferia brotheri, Mielichhoferia bryocarpa, Mielichhoferia canescens, Mielichhoferia coarctata, Mielichhoferia demissa, Mielichhoferia diplodonta, Mielichhoferia elgonensis, Mielichhoferia elongata, Mielichhoferia grammocarpa, Mielichhoferia gymna, Mielichhoferia herzogii, Mielichhoferia humipetens, Mielichhoferia hymenostomoides, Mielichhoferia immersidens, Mielichhoferia lahulensis, Mielichhoferia leptoclada, Mielichhoferia linderi, Mielichhoferia lonchocarpa, Mielichhoferia longiseta, Mielichhoferia lorentziana, Mielichhoferia macrodonta, Mielichhoferia manca, Mielichhoferia megalocarpum, Mielichhoferia micropoma, Mielichhoferia mielichhoferiana, Mielichhoferia ochracea, Mielichhoferia ovalis, Mielichhoferia pampae, Mielichhoferia patagonica, Mielichhoferia macrophylla, Mielichhoferia antisanensis, Mielichhoferia plumosa, Mielichhoferia punctulata, Mielichhoferia robusta, Mielichhoferia sanguinolenta, Mielichhoferia schmidii, Mielichhoferia secundifolia, Mielichhoferia seriola, Mielichhoferia serrae, Mielichhoferia serridens, Mielichhoferia sinensis, Mielichhoferia speluncae,

Species in the Mniaceae family

Mniobryum brevisetum, Mniobryum linderi, Mniobryum pergracile, Mniobryum perlaxum, Mniobryum rubrum, Mniobryum ruwenzorense, Mniobryum sparsifolium, Mniobryum tortifolium, Webera denticostata, Webera striatidens, Webera taylorii, Webera synoica, Cinclidium arcticum, Cinclidium latifolium, Cinclidium minutifolium, Cinclidium stygium, Cinclidium subrotundum, Cinclidium alaskanum, Cyrtomnium hymenophyllum, Cyrtomnium hymenophylloides, Epipterygium brasiliense, Epipterygium convalleum, Epipterygium immarginatum, Epipterygium mandonii, Epipterygium mexicanum, Epipterygium puiggarii, Epipterygium rigidum, Epipterygium tozeri, Epipterygium wrightii, Epipterygium koelzii, Epipterygium vanuatuicum, Epipterygium opararense, Epipterygium nagasakense, Epipterygium orbifolium, Epipterygium atlanticum, Epipterygium biauritum, Epipterygium oreophilum, Epipterygium yunnanense, Leucolepis acanthoneura, Mielichhoferia shevockii, Mielichhoferia pilifera, Mielichhoferia acuminata, Mielichhoferia acutifolia, Mielichhoferia argentifolia, Mielichhoferia auriseta, Mielichhoferia badhwarii, Mielichhoferia borbonica, Mielichhoferia brotheri, Mielichhoferia bryocarpa, Mielichhoferia canescens,

References

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: 35169788: Based on data supplied by Bryonames