Cryphaea hygrophila - Uses, Benefits & Common Names
Kingdom:
Phylum:
Hypnanae
Order:
Hypnales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
hygrophila
ID:
1181769
Status:
valid
Authors:
Müll. Hal.
Source:
tro
Year:
1897
Citation Micro:
Nuovo Giorn. Bot. Ital., n.s., 4: 142 1897
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001181107
Common Names
- Cryphaea hygrophila
- Hygrophila Moss
- Hygrophila Haircap Moss
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesDescription
Cryphaea hygrophila (also called Hygrophilous 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 hygrophila has been used as a natural dye for fabrics, as well as a food preservative. It has also been used in traditional medicine to treat skin diseases and reduce inflammation.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
Cryphaea hygrophila has small, yellow-green flowers that are borne in clusters. The seeds are small and black, and the seedlings are small and delicate.
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Cryphaea hygrophila is a species of moss that is found in moist, shady areas. It can be propagated by division or by spore. It prefers moist, acidic soil and should be kept moist at all times. It can be grown in full sun or partial shade and should be protected from strong winds. It is best to mulch around the plant to help retain moisture.
Where to Find Cryphaea hygrophila
Cryphaea hygrophila can be found in moist, shady areas of North America, Europe, and Asia.
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,
References
Karl Müller (1818-1899): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Müll.Hal.' in the authors string.
The Bryophyte Nomenclator: Based on data supplied by Bryonames
Tropicos record: 35158475: Based on data supplied by Bryonames