Kingdom:
Phylum:
Bryanae
Order:
Bryales
Family:
Species:
subpohlioideum
ID:
1195590

Status:
valid

Authors:
(Broth.) A.J. Shaw

Source:
tro

Year:
1985

Citation Micro:
Bryologist 88: 29 1985

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001194928



Common Names

  • Schizymenium subpohlioideum
  • Subpohlioideum Schizymenium
  • Schizymenium Subpohlioideum Moss


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Description

Schizymenium subpohlioideum (also called Subpohlioid Schizymenium, among many other common names) is a species of moss found in North America, Europe, and Asia. It is a small, tufted moss with stems up to 5 cm tall and leaves that are curved and twisted. It grows in moist, shady places such as woodlands, forests, and grasslands.

Uses & Benefits

Schizymenium subpohlioideum is used as an ornamental plant in gardens, as it has attractive foliage and flowers. It is also used in traditional medicine for treating various ailments such as fever, cold, cough, and digestive problems.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Flower: The flower of Schizymenium subpohlioideum is small, with a yellowish-green color. Seed: The seed of Schizymenium subpohlioideum is small, with a dark brown color. Seedlings: The seedlings of Schizymenium subpohlioideum are small, with a yellowish-green color.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Schizymenium subpohlioideum is a moss that is easy to cultivate and propagate. It prefers moist, shady conditions and can be propagated by division or spore sowing. It is best grown in a potting mix of equal parts peat and perlite.

Where to Find Schizymenium subpohlioideum

Schizymenium subpohlioideum is found in tropical and subtropical regions of Africa, Asia, and Australia.

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

Viktor Ferdinand Brotherus (1849-1929): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Broth.' 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: 35182963: Based on data supplied by Bryonames