Kingdom:
Phylum:
Dicranidae
Order:
Dicranales
Species:
fragilis
ID:
1191890

Status:
valid

Authors:
Mitt.

Source:
tro

Year:
1869

Citation Micro:
J. Linn. Soc., Bot. 12: 49 1869

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001191228



Common Names

  • Symblepharis Fragilis
  • Fragilis Symblepharis
  • Symblepharis Moss


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Description

Symblepharis fragilis (also called Fragile Symblepharis, among many other common names) is a perennial herbaceous plant that grows up to 30 cm tall. It is native to South America, specifically in the Andes of Peru, Bolivia, and Argentina. It is found in humid montane grasslands and open areas.

Uses & Benefits

Symblepharis fragilis is an ornamental grass that is used in landscaping and gardens. It is also used as a forage crop for livestock.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Symblepharis fragilis has small, white flowers with yellow anthers. Its seeds are small and black. The seedlings are small and have a single leaf.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Symblepharis fragilis can be propagated through division of the rhizomes. Cultivation is best done in moist, well-drained soils in partial shade. It prefers acidic soils and is tolerant of drought.

Where to Find Symblepharis fragilis

Symblepharis fragilis is native to tropical and subtropical regions of South America, including Brazil, Colombia, and Peru.

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.
The Bryophyte Nomenclator: Based on data supplied by Bryonames
Tropicos record: 35177568: Based on data supplied by Bryonames