Kingdom:
Phylum:
Hypnanae
Order:
Hypnales
Species:
imbricatifolius
ID:
1202395

Status:
valid

Authors:
(Mitt.) S.P. Churchill

Source:
tro

Year:
1994

Citation Micro:
AAU Rep. 35: 194 1994

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001201733



Common Names

  • Symphyodon imbricatifolius
  • Imbricatifolius Symphyodon
  • Symphyodon Moss


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Description

Symphyodon imbricatifolius (also called Imbricate Symphyodon, among many other common names) is a small, terrestrial moss with a creeping, branching stem and small, round leaves. It is native to Europe, Asia, and North America, and is found in moist, shady forests and meadows.

Uses & Benefits

Symphyodon imbricatifolius is used as an ornamental plant and is known to have antifungal properties. It can also be used as a natural fertilizer.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Symphyodon imbricatifolius is a small, yellow, bell-shaped flower with six petals. The seed is a small, round, dark brown seed. The seedlings are small, dark green, and have a single, long, narrow leaf.

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Where to Find Symphyodon imbricatifolius

Symphyodon imbricatifolius can be found in the tropical Andes of South America, including Colombia, Ecuador, Peru, and Bolivia.

Symphyodon imbricatifolius FAQ

What is the scientific name of Symphyodon imbricatifolius?

Symphyodon imbricatifolius

What type of plant is Symphyodon imbricatifolius?

Liverwort

Where is Symphyodon imbricatifolius found?

Europe, North Africa, and Asia

Species in the Symphyodontaceae family

Bryocrumia vivicolor, Bryocrumia malabarica, Bryocrumia torrentium, Phyllodon bilobatus, Phyllodon choiropyxis, Phyllodon glossoides, Phyllodon truncatulus, Phyllodon truncatus, Phyllodon lingulatus, Phyllodon scutellifolius, Phyllodon abruptus, Phyllodon perplanicaulis, Phyllodon subretusus, Phyllodon cocoensis, Phyllodon laevifolius, Phyllodon similans, Chaetomitriopsis glaucocarpa, Chaetomitrium spuriosubtile, Chaetomitrium sikkimense, Chaetomitrium acanthocarpum, Chaetomitrium aneitense, Chaetomitrium auriculatum, Chaetomitrium beccarii, Chaetomitrium borbonicum, Chaetomitrium borneense, Chaetomitrium brassii, Chaetomitrium callichrous, Chaetomitrium ciliatum, Chaetomitrium comorense, Chaetomitrium confertum, Chaetomitrium ctenidioides, Chaetomitrium densum, Chaetomitrium depressum, Chaetomitrium dusenii, Chaetomitrium elegans, Chaetomitrium elongatum, Chaetomitrium elmeri, Chaetomitrium entodontoides, Chaetomitrium fimbriatum, Chaetomitrium frondosum, Chaetomitrium horridulum, Chaetomitrium laevifolium, Chaetomitrium laevisetum, Chaetomitrium lanceolatum, Chaetomitrium lancifolium, Chaetomitrium lauterbachii, Chaetomitrium leptopoma, Chaetomitrium macrohystrix, Chaetomitrium nanohystrix, Chaetomitrium nervosum,

References

William Mitten (1819-1906): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Mitt.' in the authors string.
Steven Paul Churchill (b.1948): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'S.P.Churchill' in the authors string.
The Bryophyte Nomenclator: Based on data supplied by Bryonames
Tropicos record: 35200610: Based on data supplied by Bryonames