Kingdom:
Phylum:
Bryanae
Order:
Bryales
Family:
Species:
bogotense
ID:
1195557

Status:
valid

Authors:
(Hampe) A.J. Shaw

Source:
tro

Year:
1985

Citation Micro:
Bryologist 88: 29 1985

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001194895



Common Names

  • Schizymenium bogotense
  • Bogotan Schizymenium
  • Bogotan Moss


Searching for Schizymenium bogotense? Discover Suppliers and Request Free Samples Now!

Find Suppliers & Request Samples

Description

Schizymenium bogotense (also called Schizymenium, among many other common names) is a species of moss found in South America. It has a yellow-green color and a short, thick stem. It grows in moist, shady areas of the tropical Andes Mountains. It is often found in humid forests and grasslands.

Uses & Benefits

Schizymenium bogotense is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a ground cover in landscaping.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Schizymenium bogotense is small and yellow. It has a single seed, which is small and black. The seedlings are small and green.

Searching for Schizymenium bogotense? Discover Suppliers and Request Free Samples Now!

Find Suppliers & Request Samples

Cultivation and Propagation

Schizymenium bogotense can be propagated by division or by seed. The plant prefers a moist, well-drained soil and partial shade. It is best to plant the divisions in early spring or late fall. Seeds should be sown in a cold frame in the spring. The seedlings should be transplanted into individual pots when they are large enough to handle and then planted out into their permanent positions in the summer.

Where to Find Schizymenium bogotense

Schizymenium bogotense is a species of moss found in the temperate regions of South America.

Schizymenium bogotense FAQ

What is the scientific name of Schizymenium bogotense?

Schizymenium bogotense

What is the common name of Schizymenium bogotense?

N/A

Where is Schizymenium bogotense found?

South America

Species in the Schizymenium genus

Schizymenium bryoides, Schizymenium nanum, Schizymenium ampullaceum, Schizymenium andinum, Schizymenium basilare, Schizymenium bogotense, Schizymenium bolivianum, Schizymenium campylocarpum, Schizymenium clavellatum, Schizymenium commixtum, Schizymenium costaricense, Schizymenium cygnicollum, Schizymenium decurrens, Schizymenium fulvonitens, Schizymenium fusiferum, Schizymenium gracilisetum, Schizymenium hariotii, Schizymenium hymenodontum, Schizymenium hymenostomum, Schizymenium javanicum, Schizymenium landii, Schizymenium latifolium, Schizymenium lindigii, Schizymenium linearicaule, Schizymenium madagassum, Schizymenium mildbraedii, Schizymenium multiflorum, Schizymenium nealiae, Schizymenium pohlioideum, Schizymenium pulchrum, Schizymenium pulvinatum, Schizymenium pusillum, Schizymenium schiedeanum, Schizymenium serratum, Schizymenium schimperi, Schizymenium skottsbergii, Schizymenium subglobosum, Schizymenium submacrodontum, Schizymenium subpohlioideum, Schizymenium weberbaueri, Schizymenium pseudopohlia, Schizymenium brevicaule, Schizymenium dolichothecum, Schizymenium pectinatum, Schizymenium pontevedrense, Schizymenium cratericola, Schizymenium ruwenzorense, Schizymenium novoguineense, Schizymenium pleurogynum, Schizymenium linearifolium,

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

Georg Ernst Ludwig Hampe (1795-1880): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Hampe' in the authors string.
Arthur Jonathan Shaw (b.1954): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'A.J.Shaw' in the authors string.
The Bryophyte Nomenclator: Based on data supplied by Bryonames
Tropicos record: 35182930: Based on data supplied by Bryonames