Status:
valid
Authors:
Mont.
Source:
tro
Year:
1845
Citation Micro:
Ann. Sci. Nat., Bot., sér. 3, 4: 100 1845
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001181078
Common Names
- Cryphaea consimilis
- Consimilis Cryphaea
- Consimilis moss
Description
Cryphaea consimilis (also called Consimilis Cryphaea, among many other common names) is a species of moss found in temperate regions of the Northern Hemisphere. It typically grows in moist, humid habitats such as wet rocks, tree trunks, and moist soil. It has a bright green color and is composed of small, densely-packed leaves.
Uses & Benefits
Cryphaea consimilis has been used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a food source for livestock.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
Cryphaea consimilis has small yellow-green flowers, with a diameter of 2-3 mm. Its seeds are small and black, and its seedlings are pale green with a single leaf.
Where to Find Cryphaea consimilis
Cryphaea consimilis can be found in South America and Central America.
Cryphaea consimilis FAQ
What is the scientific name of Cryphaea consimilis?
Cryphaea consimilis
What are the common names of Cryphaea consimilis?
Similar Fern Moss
What is the habitat of Cryphaea consimilis?
It is found in moist areas, such as wet rocks, tree trunks, and soil
Species in the Cryphaea genus
Cryphaea acuminata,
Cryphaea apiculata,
Cryphaea attenuata,
Cryphaea brevipila,
Cryphaea chlorophyllosa,
Cryphaea consimilis,
Cryphaea filiformis,
Cryphaea furcinervis,
Cryphaea glomerata,
Cryphaea heteromalla,
Cryphaea hygrophila,
Cryphaea jamesonii,
Cryphaea lorentziana,
Cryphaea nervosa,
Cryphaea obovatocarpa,
Cryphaea orizabae,
Cryphaea ovalifolia,
Cryphaea parvula,
Cryphaea patens,
Cryphaea pilifera,
Cryphaea protensa,
Cryphaea raddiana,
Cryphaea ragazzii,
Cryphaea ramosa,
Cryphaea rhacomitrioides,
Cryphaea rutenbergii,
Cryphaea tenella,
Cryphaea clandestina,
Cryphaea amurensis,
Cryphaea songpanensis,
Cryphaea lanceolata,
Cryphaea omeiensis,
Species in the Cryphaeaceae family
Cryphaea acuminata,
Cryphaea apiculata,
Cryphaea attenuata,
Cryphaea brevipila,
Cryphaea chlorophyllosa,
Cryphaea consimilis,
Cryphaea filiformis,
Cryphaea furcinervis,
Cryphaea glomerata,
Cryphaea heteromalla,
Cryphaea hygrophila,
Cryphaea jamesonii,
Cryphaea lorentziana,
Cryphaea nervosa,
Cryphaea obovatocarpa,
Cryphaea orizabae,
Cryphaea ovalifolia,
Cryphaea parvula,
Cryphaea patens,
Cryphaea pilifera,
Cryphaea protensa,
Cryphaea raddiana,
Cryphaea ragazzii,
Cryphaea ramosa,
Cryphaea rhacomitrioides,
Cryphaea rutenbergii,
Cryphaea tenella,
Cryphaea clandestina,
Cryphaea amurensis,
Cryphaea songpanensis,
Cryphaea lanceolata,
Cryphaea omeiensis,
Cryphaeophilum molle,
Cyptodon dilatatus,
Cyptodon fasciculatus,
Cyptodon gracilis,
Cyptodon muelleri,
Cyptodontopsis leveillei,
Dendrocryphaea latifolia,
Dendrocryphaea cuspidata,
Dendrocryphaea gorveana,
Dendrocryphaea lechleri,
Dendrocryphaea tasmanica,
Dendrocryphaea crassinervis,
Dendrocryphaea lamyana,
Dendropogonella rufescens,
Monocryphaea ravenelii,
Pilotrichopsis dentata,
Pilotrichopsis ferruginea,
Pilotrichopsis robusta,