Kingdom:
Phylum:
Dicranidae
Order:
Dicranales
Species:
virens
ID:
1189550

Status:
valid

Authors:
(Hedw.) Brid.

Source:
tro

Year:
1826

Citation Micro:
Bryol. Univ. 1: 399 1826

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001188888



Common Names

  • Oncophorus Moss
  • Tassel Moss
  • Fir Moss


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Description

Oncophorus virens (also called green moss, among many other common names) is a species of moss belonging to the family Hypnaceae. It is a small, tufted, yellow-green moss with a short stem and leaves that are curved and green. It is native to Europe and is found in humid, shady habitats.

Uses & Benefits

Oncophorus virens has been used in traditional Chinese medicine for treating various ailments, including fever, headaches, and skin diseases. It has also been used as an insect repellent and to treat inflammation and pain.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Oncophorus virens has white flowers with yellow anthers. Its seeds are small, black and round. The seedlings have a single, long, narrow leaf.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Oncophorus virens can be propagated by division or seed. It prefers moist, well-drained soils and partial shade. It can tolerate full sun in cooler climates. It is drought tolerant once established.

Where to Find Oncophorus virens

Oncophorus virens is native to the western United States, Mexico, and Central America.

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

Johann Hedwig (1730-1799): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Hedw.' in the authors string.
Samuel Elisée Bridel-Brideri (1762-1828): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Brid.' in the authors string.
The Bryophyte Nomenclator: Based on data supplied by Bryonames
Tropicos record: 35172623: Based on data supplied by Bryonames