Symblepharis elongata - Uses, Benefits & Common Names
Kingdom:
Phylum:
Dicranidae
Order:
Dicranales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
elongata
ID:
1534085
Status:
valid
Authors:
(I. Hagen) Fedosov, M. Stech & Ignatov
Source:
rhakhis
Year:
2020
Citation Micro:
Botanical Journal of the Linnean Society. 195(4): 562. 2020
WFO Identifier:
wfo-1000017875
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesDescription
Symblepharis elongata (also called Elongate Symblepharis, among many other common names) is a species of moss found in the Northern Hemisphere. It is a small, tufted plant with short, erect stems and small, ovate-lanceolate leaves. It is native to Europe, Asia, and North America, and is found in damp, shady places such as woods, meadows, and stream banks.
Uses & Benefits
Symblepharis elongata has been used for its medicinal properties in traditional Chinese medicine. It is also used as an ornamental plant, as its flowers are attractive and fragrant.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
The flower of Symblepharis elongata is small and white. The seed is small and black. The seedlings are small and green.
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Symblepharis elongata can be propagated by division or by spore. It prefers moist, shady conditions and can be grown in a variety of soils. It is best to water it regularly and fertilize it with a balanced fertilizer once a month.
Where to Find Symblepharis elongata
Symblepharis elongata can be found in the tropical regions of Central and South America, including Mexico, Panama, Colombia, and Peru.
Symblepharis elongata FAQ
What is the scientific name of Symblepharis elongata?
Symblepharis elongata
What type of plant is Symblepharis elongata?
Moss
Where is Symblepharis elongata found?
Asia
Species in the Symblepharis genus
Symblepharis fragilis, Symblepharis gracillima, Symblepharis oncophoroides, Symblepharis reinwardtii, Symblepharis sinensis, Symblepharis vaginata, Symblepharis krausei, Symblepharis fuegiana, Symblepharis luteovirens, Symblepharis rauei, Symblepharis crispifolia, Symblepharis dendrophila, Symblepharis elongata,
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
The Bryophyte Nomenclator: Based on data supplied by Bryonames
Tropicos record: 100513663: Based on data supplied by Bryonames