Kingdom:
Phylum:
Bryanae
Order:
Bartramiales
Genus:
Species:
sinensis
ID:
1196249

Status:
valid

Authors:
(Broth.) D.G. Griffin & W.R. Buck

Source:
tro

Year:
1989

Citation Micro:
Bryologist 92: 372 1989

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001195587

Common Names

  • Flowersia sinensis
  • Chinese Flowersia Moss
  • Chinese Moss

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Description

Flowersia sinensis (also called Chinese Moss, among many other common names) is a small moss species that is found in the tropical regions of Asia. It has a bright green color and grows in moist, shady habitats, such as on the forest floor or on the bark of trees.

Uses & Benefits

Flowersia sinensis is used in traditional Chinese medicine to treat a variety of ailments, including fever, cough, and digestive problems. It is also used to make a tea that is believed to have calming and soothing effects.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Flowersia sinensis has small, white flowers with a single stamen and a three-lobed stigma. The seeds are small, black and glossy. The seedlings are small and delicate, with a single pair of leaves.

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Where to Find Flowersia sinensis

Flowersia sinensis is found in China.

Species in the Bartramiaceae family

Anacolia menziesii, Anacolia scioana, Anacolia webbii, Anacolia breutelii, Bartramia alaris, Bartramia angustifolia, Bartramia angustissima, Bartramia aprica, Bartramia aristaria, Bartramia aurescens, Bartramia brachypus, Bartramia brevifolia, Bartramia breviseta, Bartramia capensis, Bartramia compacta, Bartramia conica, Bartramia costa-ricensis, Bartramia crassinervia, Bartramia deciduaefolia, Bartramia delagoae, Bartramia didymocarpa, Bartramia gigantea, Bartramia halleriana, Bartramia hampeana, Bartramia humilis, Bartramia inconspicua, Bartramia ithyphylla, Bartramia ithyphylloides, Bartramia laevisphaera, Bartramia longifolia, Bartramia macounii, Bartramia maderensis, Bartramia madurensis, Bartramia marionensis, Bartramia mathewsii, Bartramia microstoma, Bartramia mossmaniana, Bartramia nanosubulata, Bartramia papulans, Bartramia penicillatula, Bartramia perpumila, Bartramia pilicuspis, Bartramia polytrichoides, Bartramia pomiformis, Bartramia potosica, Bartramia pseudocryptopodium, Bartramia rietmanniana, Bartramia robusta, Bartramia stricta, Bartramia strictifolia,

References

William Russel Buck (b.1950): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'W.R.Buck' in the authors string.
Viktor Ferdinand Brotherus (1849-1929): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Broth.' in the authors string.
Dana Gove Griffin (b.1938): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'D.G.Griffin' in the authors string.
The Bryophyte Nomenclator: Based on data supplied by Bryonames
Tropicos record: 35183912: Based on data supplied by Bryonames