Canalohypopterygium tamariscinum - Uses, Benefits & Common Names
Table of Contents
Kingdom:
Phylum:
Hypnanae
Order:
Hypopterygiales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
tamariscinum
ID:
1202396
Status:
valid
Authors:
(Hedw.) Kruijer
Source:
tro
Year:
1995
Citation Micro:
Lindbergia 20: 87 1995
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001201734
Common Names
- Canalohypopterygium tamariscinum
- Tamariscinum Canalohypopterygium
- Canalohypopterygium Moss
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesDescription
Canalohypopterygium tamariscinum (also called Tamarisk Canalohypopterygium, among many other common names) is a small, terrestrial moss with a creeping, branching stem and small, round leaves. It is native to Europe, Asia, and North America, and is found in moist, shady forests and meadows.
Uses & Benefits
Canalohypopterygium tamariscinum is used as an ornamental plant and is known to have antifungal properties. It can also be used as a natural fertilizer.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
The flower of Canalohypopterygium tamariscinum is a small, yellow, bell-shaped flower with six petals. The seed is a small, round, dark brown seed. The seedlings are small, dark green, and have a single, long, narrow leaf.
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Canalohypopterygium tamariscinum can be found in the tropical Andes of South America, including Colombia, Ecuador, Peru, and Bolivia.
Canalohypopterygium tamariscinum FAQ
What is the scientific name of Canalohypopterygium tamariscinum?
Canalohypopterygium tamariscinum
What type of plant is Canalohypopterygium tamariscinum?
Moss
Where is Canalohypopterygium tamariscinum found?
Europe, North Africa, and Asia
Species in the Canalohypopterygium genus
Species in the Hypopterygiaceae family
Arbusculohypopterygium arbuscula, Canalohypopterygium tamariscinum, Catharomnion ciliatum, Cyathophorum adiantum, Cyathophorum africanum, Cyathophorum bulbosum, Cyathophorum spinosum, Cyathophorum tahitense, Dendrocyathophorum decolyi, Dendrohypopterygium filiculiforme, Hypopterygium hookerianum, Hypopterygium didictyon, Hypopterygium discolor, Hypopterygium flavolimbatum, Hypopterygium rotulatum, Hypopterygium sandwicense, Hypopterygium tamarisci, Hypopterygium vriesei, Hypopterygium lutescens, Hypopterygium elatum, Hypopterygium parvifolium, Hypopterygium obstusum, Lopidium concinnum, Lopidium nematosum, Lopidium struthiopteris,
References
Johann Hedwig (1730-1799): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Hedw.' in the authors string.
Johannes Derek Kruijer (b.1960): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Kruijer' in the authors string.
The Bryophyte Nomenclator: Based on data supplied by Bryonames
Tropicos record: 35200611: Based on data supplied by Bryonames