Kingdom:
Phylum:
Hypnanae
Order:
Hypnales
Family:
Species:
assimile
ID:
1185607

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

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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.

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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,

References

Viktor Ferdinand Brotherus (1849-1929): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Broth.' in the authors string.
The Bryophyte Nomenclator: Based on data supplied by Bryonames
Tropicos record: 35165357: Based on data supplied by Bryonames