Kingdom:
Phylum:
Hypnanae
Order:
Hypnales
Genus:
Species:
rutenbergii
ID:
1187429

Status:
valid

Authors:
(Müll. Hal.) H.A. Crum

Source:
tro

Year:
1971

Citation Micro:
Bryologist 74: 173 1971

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001186767

Common Names

  • Wijkia rutenbergii
  • Rutenbergii Wijkia
  • Rutenbergii Moss

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Uses & Benefits

Wijkia rutenbergii has been used in traditional Chinese medicine for treating fever, headache, and pain, as well as for promoting blood circulation. It is also used as an ornamental plant in gardens and parks.

Cultivars, Varieties & Sub-species

Wijkia rutenbergii var. eflagellaris (Cardot) H.A. Crum

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Wijkia rutenbergii is small and white, with a yellow center. The seed is small and black. The seedlings are small and green.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Wijkia rutenbergii is a small, aquatic moss that is native to North America and Europe. It is easy to cultivate and propagate, as it can be grown in a variety of aquatic environments. It prefers moist, acidic soils and can be propagated by division or by spore. It can also be grown in shallow water, such as a pond or aquarium, and can be propagated by cuttings.

Where to Find Wijkia rutenbergii

Wijkia rutenbergii is native to tropical and subtropical regions of the world, such as South America, Africa, and Southeast Asia.

Species in the Wijkia genus

Wijkia pallida, Wijkia cuynetii, Wijkia alboalaris, Wijkia clastobryoides, Wijkia annamensis, Wijkia baculifera, Wijkia bessonii, Wijkia carlottae, Wijkia ceylonensis, Wijkia concavifolia, Wijkia costaricensis, Wijkia deflexifolia, Wijkia dentigera, Wijkia extenuata, Wijkia filipendula, Wijkia flagellifera, Wijkia gracilis, Wijkia hornschuchii, Wijkia jungneri, Wijkia laxa, Wijkia laxitexta, Wijkia lepida, Wijkia letestui, Wijkia macgregorii, Wijkia madagassa, Wijkia nivea, Wijkia pendula, Wijkia penicillata, Wijkia pinnata, Wijkia polymorpha, Wijkia protensa, Wijkia radiculosa, Wijkia rutenbergii, Wijkia subnitida, Wijkia surcularis, Wijkia tanytricha, Wijkia trichocolea, Wijkia trichocoleoides, Wijkia comosa, Wijkia filifera, Wijkia flagelliformis, Wijkia monodii, Wijkia tanytrichoides, Wijkia rigidicaule,

Species in the Pylaisiadelphaceae family

Gammiella pterogonioides, Gammiella koningsbergeri, Gammiella panchienii, Hageniella assamica, Hageniella isopterygioides, Hageniella sikkimensis, Hageniella micans, Isopterygium affusum, Isopterygium albescens, Isopterygium ambreanum, Isopterygium annamense, Isopterygium antsihanakense, Isopterygium antunesii, Isopterygium applanatum, Isopterygium aquaticum, Isopterygium argillicola, Isopterygium argyroleucum, Isopterygium assamicum, Isopterygium asymmetricum, Isopterygium austrodenticulatum, Isopterygium bancanum, Isopterygium battakense, Isopterygium baurii, Isopterygium borneense, Isopterygium brevicuspis, Isopterygium brevisetum, Isopterygium brownii, Isopterygium byssaceum, Isopterygium byssobolax, Isopterygium candidulum, Isopterygium chalarophyllum, Isopterygium chryseolum, Isopterygium citrinellum, Isopterygium clerophilum, Isopterygium combae, Isopterygium complanatulum, Isopterygium conangium, Isopterygium congoanum, Isopterygium courtoisii, Isopterygium cratericola, Isopterygium dewevrei, Isopterygium elodes, Isopterygium exiguum, Isopterygium exile, Isopterygium fallax, Isopterygium filamentosum, Isopterygium fissum, Isopterygium fruticola, Isopterygium gabonense, Isopterygium gibbosulum,

References

Karl Müller (1818-1899): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Müll.Hal.' in the authors string.
Howard Alvin Crum (1922-2002): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'H.A.Crum' in the authors string.
The Bryophyte Nomenclator: Based on data supplied by Bryonames
Tropicos record: 35169159: Based on data supplied by Bryonames