Splachnobryum obtusum - Uses, Benefits & Common Names
Table of Contents
- Summary
- Common names
- Description
- Uses & Benefits
- Flower, Seeds and seedlings
- Where to find
- References
Kingdom:
Phylum:
Dicranidae
Order:
Pottiales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
obtusum
ID:
1191109
Status:
valid
Authors:
(Brid.) Müll. Hal.
Source:
tro
Year:
1869
Citation Micro:
Verh. K.K. Zool.-Bot. Ges. Wien 19: 504 1869
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001190447
Common Names
- Splachnobryum Obtusum
- Blunt Moss
- Blunt Bog Moss
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Splachnobryum obtusum (also called Obtuse Splachnobryum, among many other common names) is a species of moss in the Splachnobryaceae family. It is a small, yellow-green moss with obtuse-shaped leaves that grows in clumps. It is native to the tropical regions of Africa, Asia, and Australia, and is found in moist, shady habitats such as forests and woodlands.
Uses & Benefits
Splachnobryum obtusum is often used as a decorative plant in gardens and is known for its ability to tolerate a wide range of temperatures and humidity levels. It can also be used to provide ground cover in areas where grass may not be able to grow.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
Splachnobryum obtusum has small, white flowers with four petals and a yellow center. The seeds are small and black, and the seedlings are thin and green.
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Splachnobryum obtusum is native to tropical and subtropical regions of Africa, Asia, and Australia.
Species in the Splachnobryum genus
Splachnobryum limbatum, Splachnobryum aquaticum, Splachnobryum assamicum, Splachnobryum gracile, Splachnobryum novae-guineae, Splachnobryum obtusum, Splachnobryum oorschotii, Splachnobryum valdiviae, Splachnobryum wiemansii, Splachnobryum crassinervium, Splachnobryum temasekensis, Splachnobryum procerrimum,
Species in the Splachnobryaceae family
Splachnobryum limbatum, Splachnobryum aquaticum, Splachnobryum assamicum, Splachnobryum gracile, Splachnobryum novae-guineae, Splachnobryum obtusum, Splachnobryum oorschotii, Splachnobryum valdiviae, Splachnobryum wiemansii, Splachnobryum crassinervium, Splachnobryum temasekensis, Splachnobryum procerrimum, Koponobryum bengalense, Koponobryum papillosum,
References
Karl Müller (1818-1899): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Müll.Hal.' 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: 35176330: Based on data supplied by Bryonames