Status:
valid
Authors:
(Kindb.) T.J. Kop.
Source:
rhakhis
Year:
2016
Citation Micro:
Journal of Bryology. 39(1): 32. 2016
WFO Identifier:
wfo-1000019004
Common Names
- Rhizomnium chlorophyllosum
- Chlorophyllosum Rhizomnium
- Green Rhizomnium
Description
Rhizomnium chlorophyllosum (also called Chlorophyllous Rhizomnium, among many other common names) is a species of beetle in the family Cerambycidae. It has a black body with yellowish-white markings. It is native to Galicia, Spain and its habitats include forests, shrublands, and grasslands.
Uses & Benefits
Rhizomnium chlorophyllosum is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and parks. It can also be used as a medicinal plant, as its leaves are known to have anti-inflammatory and anti-bacterial properties.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
The flower of Rhizomnium chlorophyllosum is yellow with five petals. The seed is small and round, and the seedlings are small and delicate.
Cultivation and Propagation
Rhizomnium chlorophyllosum can be propagated by seed or cuttings. Seeds should be sown in a well-draining soil mix and kept moist. Cuttings should be taken in the spring or summer and placed in a moist soil mix. Both methods should be kept in a warm, humid environment with indirect light.
Where to Find Rhizomnium chlorophyllosum
Rhizomnium chlorophyllosum can be found in moist, shady areas in the eastern United States.
Rhizomnium chlorophyllosum FAQ
What is the scientific name of Rhizomnium chlorophyllosum?
Rhizomnium chlorophyllosum
What type of plant is Rhizomnium chlorophyllosum?
Rhizomnium chlorophyllosum is a species of moss
Where is Rhizomnium chlorophyllosum found?
Rhizomnium chlorophyllosum is found in temperate regions of the Northern Hemisphere
Species in the Rhizomnium genus
Rhizomnium punctatum,
Rhizomnium appalachianum,
Rhizomnium gracile,
Rhizomnium pseudopunctatum,
Rhizomnium andrewsianum,
Rhizomnium nudum,
Rhizomnium glabrescens,
Rhizomnium striatulum,
Rhizomnium hattorii,
Rhizomnium horikawae,
Rhizomnium tuomikoskii,
Rhizomnium magnifolium,
Rhizomnium parvulum,
Rhizomnium chlorophyllosum,
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,