Kingdom:
Phylum:
Hypnanae
Order:
Hypnales
Genus:
Species:
muelleri
ID:
1182423

Status:
valid

Authors:
(Hampe) Paris ex M. Fleisch.

Source:
tro

Year:
1914

Citation Micro:
Hedwigia 55: 285 1914

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001181761

Common Names

  • Cyptodon muelleri
  • Muelleri Cyptodon
  • Muelleri Moss

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Description

Cyptodon muelleri (also called Muelleri Cyptodon, among many other common names) is a small moss species found in the Himalayan region of India, Nepal, Bhutan, and China. It is a tufted moss with small, ovate-lanceolate leaves, and grows in moist, shady habitats.

Uses & Benefits

Cyptodon muelleri is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as an ingredient in traditional medicines.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Cyptodon muelleri has small, yellow flowers that are arranged in clusters. The seeds are small and round, with a dark brown color. The seedlings are small and have a thin stem with small, oval-shaped leaves.

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Where to Find Cyptodon muelleri

Cyptodon muelleri can be found in tropical and subtropical regions of Central and South America.

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

Georg Ernst Ludwig Hampe (1795-1880): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Hampe' 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: 35159401: Based on data supplied by Bryonames