Scabridens sinensis - Uses, Benefits & Common Names
Kingdom:
Phylum:
Hypnanae
Order:
Hypnales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
sinensis
ID:
1175619
Status:
valid
Authors:
E.B. Bartram
Source:
tro
Year:
1936
Citation Micro:
Ann. Bryol. 8: 16. f. 10 1936
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001174957
Common Names
- Chinese Scabridens
- Scabridens Sinensis
- Sinensis Scabridens
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesDescription
Scabridens sinensis (also called Chinese Scabridens, among many other common names) is a species of moss in the family Dicranaceae. It is a small, yellowish-green moss with a rough, scabrous surface. It is native to East Asia, including Japan, China, and Korea, and is found in moist, shady habitats.
Uses & Benefits
Scabridens sinensis is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a medicinal plant to treat various ailments. It is also used for its essential oils and as a food source.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
The flower of Scabridens sinensis is a small, yellow, star-shaped flower with five petals. The seed is a small, black, oval-shaped seed. The seedlings are small, green, and have a single, thin stem.
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesCultivation and Propagation
Scabridens sinensis is a low-growing moss native to the northern hemisphere. It prefers moist, shady habitats and can be grown in a variety of soils. It can be propagated from spores or by division. When dividing, the moss should be divided into small clumps and replanted in moist, shady areas.
Where to Find Scabridens sinensis
Scabridens sinensis is native to tropical regions of East Asia, including China, Japan, and Taiwan.
Scabridens sinensis FAQ
What is the scientific name of Scabridens sinensis?
Scabridens sinensis
What type of plant is Scabridens sinensis?
Moss
What is the habitat of Scabridens sinensis?
Moist, shady areas
Species in the Scabridens genus
Species in the Leucodontaceae family
Dozya japonica, Eoleucodon pacificus, Leucodon atrovirens, Leucodon brachypus, Leucodon canariensis, Leucodon coreensis, Leucodon cryptotheca, Leucodon curvirostris, Leucodon dracaenae, Leucodon exaltatus, Leucodon felipponei, Leucodon flagellaris, Leucodon flagelliformis, Leucodon immersus, Leucodon julaceus, Leucodon laxifolius, Leucodon luteus, Leucodon nipponicus, Leucodon pendulus, Leucodon rutenbergii, Leucodon sapporensis, Leucodon sciuroides, Leucodon secundus, Leucodon sinensis, Leucodon subulatus, Leucodon treleasei, Leucodon tibeticus, Leucodon giganteus, Leucodon formosanus, Leucodon sphaerocarpus, Leucodon temperatus, Leucodon jaegerinaceus, Leucodon alpinus, Leucodon sohayakiensis, Pterogoniadelphus assimilis, Pterogoniadelphus esquirolii, Scabridens sinensis,
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: 35149131: Based on data supplied by Bryonames