Status:
valid
Authors:
Broth.
Source:
tro
Year:
1929
Citation Micro:
Symb. Sin. 4: 127 1929
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001184945
Common Names
- Assimile Microctenidium
- Assimile Ctenidium
- Assimile Moss
Description
Microctenidium assimile (also called Similar Microctenidium, among many other common names) is a small, perennial herbaceous plant native to the mountains of South America. It has a rosette of basal leaves and small, white flowers. It grows in moist meadows and grasslands, and is often found in alpine and subalpine regions.
Uses & Benefits
Microctenidium assimile is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a source of timber. It is also used in traditional medicine for its anti-inflammatory and analgesic properties.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
Microctenidium assimile has small, yellow flowers with four petals. The seeds are small, black and round. The seedlings are small and delicate.
Where to Find Microctenidium assimile
Microctenidium assimile can be found in the tropical and subtropical regions of South America.
Microctenidium assimile FAQ
What is the scientific name of Microctenidium assimile?
Microctenidium assimile
What is the common name of Microctenidium assimile?
Assimilated Microctenidium
What is the natural habitat of Microctenidium assimile?
Forests and woodlands in Central and South America
Species in the Microctenidium genus
Species in the Hypnaceae family
Acritodon nephophilus,
Austrohondaella limata,
Bryosedgwickia barlassinae,
Chryso-hypnum elegantulum,
Chryso-hypnum patens,
Chryso-hypnum diminutivum,
Chryso-hypnum demaretii,
Chryso-hypnum cavifolium,
Chryso-hypnum frondosum,
Chryso-hypnum crosbyi,
Chryso-hypnum hylophilum,
Chryso-hypnum rostratulum,
Chryso-hypnum smithii,
Crepidophyllum modestum,
Ctenidiadelphus plumularia,
Cyathothecium distichaceum,
Dacryophyllum falcifolium,
Ectropotheciella decrescens,
Ectropotheciella distichophylla,
Ectropotheciopsis novoguineensis,
Ectropothecium glossophylloides,
Ectropothecium laxirete,
Ectropothecium aciculare,
Ectropothecium adnatum,
Ectropothecium aeruginosum,
Ectropothecium affine,
Ectropothecium afromolluscum,
Ectropothecium andrei,
Ectropothecium aneitense,
Ectropothecium angusto-textum,
Ectropothecium anisophyllum,
Ectropothecium annamense,
Ectropothecium arcuatum,
Ectropothecium arfakense,
Ectropothecium aubertii,
Ectropothecium aureo-crispum,
Ectropothecium aureum,
Ectropothecium aurifolium,
Ectropothecium barbelloides,
Ectropothecium bingerianum,
Ectropothecium bowiei,
Ectropothecium brachycladulum,
Ectropothecium brevifalcatum,
Ectropothecium buitenzorgii,
Ectropothecium burmense,
Ectropothecium campaniforme,
Ectropothecium campanulatum,
Ectropothecium capillisetum,
Ectropothecium carolinarum,
Ectropothecium chamissonis,