Kingdom:
Phylum:
Hypnanae
Order:
Hypnales
Species:
mittenii
ID:
1176061

Status:
valid

Authors:
(Spruce ex Mitt.) M. Fleisch. ex Broth.

Source:
tro

Year:
1922

Citation Micro:
Hedwigia 63: 213 1922

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001175399



Common Names

  • Sciuroleskea mittenii
  • Mitten's Sciuroleskea
  • Mitten's Moss


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Description

Sciuroleskea mittenii (also called "Mitten's Moss", among many other common names) is a species of moss in the family Leskeaceae. It is a small, cushion-forming moss with a yellow-green color. It is native to Europe, Asia, North America, and South America, and it is found in moist, shady habitats.

Uses & Benefits

Sciuroleskea mittenii has been used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a medicinal plant for treating various ailments. It has also been used in traditional Chinese medicine to treat fever, headache, and abdominal pain.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Flower: small, white, star-shaped. Seed: small, black, oval-shaped. Seedlings: small, green, oval-shaped.

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Where to Find Sciuroleskea mittenii

Sciuroleskea mittenii can be found in temperate regions of Europe, Asia, and North America.

Sciuroleskea mittenii FAQ

What is the scientific name of Sciuroleskea mittenii?

Sciuroleskea mittenii

What type of plant is Sciuroleskea mittenii?

It is a species of moss

Where is Sciuroleskea mittenii found?

It is found in North America, Europe, and Asia

Species in the Sciuroleskea genus

Species in the Stereophyllaceae family

Catagoniopsis berteroana, Entodontopsis contorte-operculata, Entodontopsis radicalis, Entodontopsis leucostega, Entodontopsis nitens, Entodontopsis anceps, Entodontopsis angustiretis, Entodontopsis mexicana, Entodontopsis pygmaea, Entodontopsis rhynchostegioides, Entodontopsis rufescens, Entodontopsis sedgwickii, Entodontopsis setschwanica, Entodontopsis tavoyensis, Entodontopsis tenuinervis, Entodontopsis wightii, Entodontopsis cultelliformis, Juratzkaea indica, Juratzkaea seminervis, Juratzkaea argentinica, Juratzkaea incisa, Pilosium chlorophyllum, Sciuroleskea mittenii, Sciuroleskea xanthophylla, Stenocarpidium leucodon, Stereophyllum andungense, Stereophyllum aptychopsis, Stereophyllum bremondii, Stereophyllum cataractarum, Stereophyllum jamaicense, Stereophyllum laxirete, Stereophyllum lepidopiloides, Stereophyllum leucothallum, Stereophyllum macrocarpum, Stereophyllum radiculosum, Stereophyllum subacuminatum, Stereophyllum vitiense, Stereophyllum favaroi, Stereophyllum acutum,

References

Richard Spruce (1817-1893): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Spruce' in the authors string.
William Mitten (1819-1906): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Mitt.' in the authors string.
Max Fleischer (1861-1930): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'M.Fleisch.' in the authors string.
The Bryophyte Nomenclator: Based on data supplied by Bryonames
Tropicos record: 35149790: Based on data supplied by Bryonames