Kingdom:
Phylum:
Bryanae
Order:
Bryales
Family:
Species:
nanum
ID:
1175764

Status:
valid

Authors:
Taylor

Source:
tro

Year:
1848

Citation Micro:
London J. Bot. 7: 191 1848

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001175102



Common Names

  • Schizymenium nanum
  • Nanum Moss
  • Tiny Moss


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Uses & Benefits

Schizymenium nanum is used as an ornamental plant in aquariums and terrariums. It is also used as a food source for fish and other aquatic animals.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Schizymenium nanum is small, white and bell-shaped. The seed is a small, black, shiny, oval-shaped seed. The seedlings are small and green with a single pair of cotyledons.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Schizymenium nanum is a small, evergreen, perennial plant native to Australia. It can be propagated by seed or cuttings. Seeds should be sown in a well-drained soil mix and kept moist. Cuttings should be taken from the tips of the stems and placed in a moist soil mix. Both methods should be kept in a warm, sunny location.

Where to Find Schizymenium nanum

Schizymenium nanum is found in wet meadows, bogs, and other wet habitats in Europe, Asia, and North America.

Schizymenium nanum FAQ

What is the scientific name of Schizymenium nanum?

Schizymenium nanum

What is the natural habitat of Schizymenium nanum?

It is found in dry, sandy soils in Central and South America.

What is the size of Schizymenium nanum?

It is a small plant, growing to a height of about 10 cm.

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

Thomas Taylor (1775-1848): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Taylor' in the authors string.
The Bryophyte Nomenclator: Based on data supplied by Bryonames
Tropicos record: 35149400: Based on data supplied by Bryonames