Crossomitrium acuminatum - Uses, Benefits & Care
Table of Contents
Kingdom:
Phylum:
Hypnanae
Order:
Hookeriales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
acuminatum
ID:
1181693
Status:
valid
Authors:
E.B. Bartram
Source:
tro
Year:
1953
Citation Micro:
Rev. Bryol. Lichénol. 22: 157 1953
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001181031
Common Names
- Acuminatum Crossomitrium
- Crossomitrium Moss
- Acuminatum Moss
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Crossomitrium acuminatum (also called Acuminate Crossomitrium, among many other common names) is a species of moss in the family Amblystegiaceae. It is found in North and South America, Europe, and Africa. It prefers to grow in damp, shady places, such as on rocks, tree trunks, and soil.
Uses & Benefits
Crossomitrium acuminatum is used in traditional medicine for treating various ailments such as fever, colds, and headaches. It is also used as an ornamental plant in gardens and landscapes.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
Flower: Crossomitrium acuminatum has small, yellowish-green flowers with 6 petals. Seed: The seeds of Crossomitrium acuminatum are small and black. Seedlings: The seedlings of Crossomitrium acuminatum are small and have a single, upright stem.
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Crossomitrium acuminatum can be found in moist, shady areas in Europe and North America.
Crossomitrium acuminatum FAQ
What is the scientific name of Crossomitrium acuminatum?
Crossomitrium acuminatum
What type of plant is Crossomitrium acuminatum?
Crossomitrium acuminatum is a moss species.
Where is Crossomitrium acuminatum found?
Crossomitrium acuminatum is found in North America, Europe, and Asia.
Species in the Crossomitrium genus
Species in the Hookeriaceae family
Crossomitrium acuminatum, Crossomitrium epiphyllum, Crossomitrium goebelii, Crossomitrium patrisiae, Crossomitrium phragmidiaceum, Crossomitrium saprophilum, Crossomitrium scabrisetum, Crossomitrium tenellum, Crossomitrium wallisii, Crossomitrium rotundifolium, Hookeria acutifolia, Hookeria commutata, Hookeria contracta, Hookeria dussii, Hookeria janeirensis, Hookeria lucens, Hookeria magellanica, Hookeria orbignyana, Hookeria splachnifolia, Hookeria uliginosa, Hookeria viridula, Hookeria perrinii, Pterygophyllum chonoticum, Pterygophyllum fragile, Pterygophyllum sublimbatum,
References
Edwin Bunting Bartram (1878-1964): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'E.B.Bartram' in the authors string.
The Bryophyte Nomenclator: Based on data supplied by Bryonames
Tropicos record: 35158361: Based on data supplied by Bryonames