Kingdom:
Phylum:
Dicranidae
Order:
Dicranales
Species:
calycinum
ID:
1173793

Status:
valid

Authors:
(Mitt.) Cardot

Source:
tro

Year:
1913

Citation Micro:
Rev. Bryol. 40: 42 1913

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001173131



Common Names

  • Glyphomitrium Calycinum
  • Calycinum's Glyphomitrium
  • Glyphomitrium of Calycinum


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Description

Glyphomitrium calycinum (also called Calycine Mitre, among many other common names) is a species of moss found in the Northern Hemisphere. It is a small, tufted moss with erect stems and lanceolate leaves. It is found in moist, shady habitats in North America, Europe, and Asia.

Uses & Benefits

Glyphomitrium calycinum is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a source of food for animals and birds. It is also used in traditional medicine to treat a variety of ailments.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Glyphomitrium calycinum has small, yellow flowers and small, dark brown seeds. The seedlings are small and have a single pair of leaves.

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Where to Find Glyphomitrium calycinum

Glyphomitrium calycinum can be found in tropical and subtropical moist lowland forests in Africa.

Glyphomitrium calycinum FAQ

What is the scientific name of Glyphomitrium calycinum?

Glyphomitrium calycinum

What type of plant is Glyphomitrium calycinum?

Fern

Where is Glyphomitrium calycinum found?

Tropical and subtropical regions of the Americas

Species in the Rhabdoweisiaceae family

Camptodontium cryptodon, Cynodontium asperifolium, Cynodontium bruntonii, Cynodontium crassirete, Cynodontium fallax, Cynodontium gracilescens, Cynodontium jenneri, Cynodontium polycarpum, Cynodontium strumiferum, Cynodontium strumulosum, Cynodontium suecicum, Cynodontium tanganyikae, Cynodontium tenellum, Cynodontium guatemalense, Cynodontium mexicanum, Cynodontium sinensifugax, Cynodontium serrulatum, Cynodontium brasiliense, Cynodontium brevidens, Cynodontium brevifolium, Cynodontium chilense, Cynodontium delgadilloi, Cynodontium erosum, Cynodontium hydrogonioides, Cynodontium laxifolium, Cynodontium laxirete, Cynodontium peruvianum, Cynodontium robinsonii, Cynodontium setschwanicum, Cynodontium subintegrum, Cynodontium tunariense, Cynodontium weisioides, Dicranoweisia africana, Dicranoweisia cirrata, Dicranoweisia microcarpa, Dicranoweisia falcifolia, Dicranoweisia tortelloides, Eucamptodon perichaetialis, Oncophorus virens, Oncophorus gracilentus, Oncophorus integerrimus, Arctoa schistioides, Arctoa anderssonii, Arctoa fulvella, Arctoa hyperborea, Arctoa blyttii, Arctoa starkei, Arctoa glacialis, Arctoa pumila, Arctoa spenceri,

References

William Mitten (1819-1906): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Mitt.' in the authors string.
Jules Cardot (1860-1934): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Cardot' in the authors string.
The Bryophyte Nomenclator: Based on data supplied by Bryonames
Tropicos record: 35146070: Based on data supplied by Bryonames