Kingdom:
Phylum:
Bryanae
Order:
Orthotrichales
Species:
spinomitria
ID:
1536298

Status:
valid

Authors:
D.F. Peralta & R. Ristow

Source:
rhakhis

Year:
2017

Citation Micro:
Phytotaxa. 305(3): 218. 2017

WFO Identifier:
wfo-1000019217



Common Names

  • Schlotheimia spinomitria
  • Spinomitria Schlotheimia
  • Spinomitria Moss


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Description

Schlotheimia spinomitria (also called Schlotheimia spinomitria, among many other common names) is a species of moss found in the temperate regions of Europe and North America. It is a small moss with a yellow-green color and a tufted growth habit. It grows in moist, shady areas, such as in forests, grasslands, and along streams.

Uses & Benefits

Schlotheimia spinomitria is used in traditional medicine for the treatment of fever, headache, and other ailments. It is also used as a natural dye for fabrics.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Schlotheimia spinomitria has small, yellow-green flowers that are arranged in a spike-like inflorescence. The seeds are small, black and egg-shaped. The seedlings have a single, short-stalked leaf.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Schlotheimia spinomitria is a small, tufted moss that can be propagated by division or spore sowing. It prefers moist, shady conditions and can be grown in a variety of soils. It is best grown in a moist, well-drained soil in partial shade. It can be propagated by division or spore sowing.

Where to Find Schlotheimia spinomitria

Schlotheimia spinomitria can be found in the Mediterranean region, including Spain, Portugal, Italy, and Morocco.

Schlotheimia spinomitria FAQ

What is the scientific name of Schlotheimia spinomitria?

Schlotheimia spinomitria

What type of plant is Schlotheimia spinomitria?

Schlotheimia spinomitria is a moss species.

Where is Schlotheimia spinomitria found?

Schlotheimia spinomitria is found in the Northern Hemisphere.

Species in the Schlotheimia genus

Schlotheimia affinis, Schlotheimia angulosa, Schlotheimia angustata, Schlotheimia appressifolia, Schlotheimia appunii, Schlotheimia araucarieti, Schlotheimia argentinica, Schlotheimia asperrima, Schlotheimia atlantica, Schlotheimia badiella, Schlotheimia balfourii, Schlotheimia boiviniana, Schlotheimia brachyphylla, Schlotheimia breviseta, Schlotheimia brownii, Schlotheimia calomitria, Schlotheimia campbelliana, Schlotheimia campylopus, Schlotheimia capillaris, Schlotheimia capillidens, Schlotheimia chamissonis, Schlotheimia clavata, Schlotheimia conica, Schlotheimia densifolia, Schlotheimia dichotoma, Schlotheimia elata, Schlotheimia emarginato-pilosa, Schlotheimia excorrugata, Schlotheimia ferruginea, Schlotheimia fornicata, Schlotheimia funiformis, Schlotheimia fuscoviridis, Schlotheimia gauthieri, Schlotheimia glauca, Schlotheimia glaziovii, Schlotheimia gracilescens, Schlotheimia gracilis, Schlotheimia grammocarpa, Schlotheimia grandi-areolata, Schlotheimia henscheniana, Schlotheimia jamesonii, Schlotheimia juliformis, Schlotheimia kegeliana, Schlotheimia knightii, Schlotheimia krausei, Schlotheimia lancifolia, Schlotheimia lasiomitria, Schlotheimia linearifolia, Schlotheimia lindmanii, Schlotheimia longicaulis,

Species in the Orthotrichaceae family

Cardotiella appendiculata, Cardotiella quinquefaria, Cardotiella renauldii, Cardotiella secunda, Cardotiella subappendiculata, Cardotiella elimbata, Ceuthotheca cryptocarpa, Desmotheca apiculata, Desmotheca brachiata, Florschuetziella steerei, Florschuetziella scaberrima, Groutiella tumidula, Groutiella chimborazensis, Groutiella apiculata, Groutiella husnotii, Groutiella macrorrhyncha, Groutiella mucronifolia, Groutiella subgoniorrhyncha, Groutiella thraustophylla, Groutiella tomentosa, Groutiella wagneriana, Groutiella obtusa, Groutiella maracaibensis, Groutiella reesei, Groutiella tuberculata, Leiomitrium plicatum, Leratia neocaledonica, Leratia obtusifolia, Leratia exigua, Macrocoma tenuis, Macrocoma orthotrichoides, Macrocoma abyssinica, Macrocoma brasiliensis, Macrocoma iwatsukii, Macrocoma frigida, Macrocoma gastonyi, Macrocoma lycopodioides, Macrocoma pulchella, Macromitrium chloromitrium, Macromitrium perreflexum, Macromitrium onraedtii, Macromitrium sharpii, Macromitrium lomasense, Macromitrium fusco-aureum, Macromitrium galipense, Macromitrium gigasporum, Macromitrium glabratum, Macromitrium globirameum, Macromitrium gracile, Macromitrium greenmanii,

References

The Bryophyte Nomenclator: Based on data supplied by Bryonames
Tropicos record: 100451928: Based on data supplied by Bryonames