Blindia maxwellii - Uses, Benefits & Common Names
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Kingdom:
Phylum:
Dicranidae
Order:
Grimmiales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
maxwellii
ID:
1187490
Status:
valid
Authors:
Vitt
Source:
tro
Year:
1971
Citation Micro:
Bryologist 74: 468. f. 3, 18–22 1971
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001186828
Common Names
- Maxwell's Blindia
- Maxwell's Blindia Moss
- Maxwell's Moss
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesDescription
Blindia maxwellii (also called Maxwell's Blindia, among many other common names) is a small, tufted moss with a yellow-green color. It is native to the Himalayas, and is found in moist, shady habitats.
Uses & Benefits
Blindia maxwellii is used as an ornamental plant in landscaping and gardens. It is also used in traditional medicine for its anti-inflammatory and antiseptic properties.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
The flower of Blindia maxwellii is small and white, with a yellow center. The seed is small and black. The seedlings are small and green.
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Blindia maxwellii can be found in the western United States.
Blindia maxwellii FAQ
What is the scientific name of Blindia maxwellii?
Blindia maxwellii
What is the family of Blindia maxwellii?
Pottiaceae
What is the habitat of Blindia maxwellii?
Moist, shady areas
Species in the Blindia genus
Blindia acuta, Blindia brachystegia, Blindia caespiticia, Blindia campylopodioides, Blindia capillifolia, Blindia contecta, Blindia immersa, Blindia jamesonii, Blindia japonica, Blindia magellanica, Blindia martinii, Blindia roerichii, Blindia torrentium, Blindia maxwellii, Blindia dalatensis, Blindia seppeltii, Blindia gradsteinii, Blindia buckii, Blindia rigida, Blindia serrata,
Species in the Seligeriaceae family
Blindia acuta, Blindia brachystegia, Blindia caespiticia, Blindia campylopodioides, Blindia capillifolia, Blindia contecta, Blindia immersa, Blindia jamesonii, Blindia japonica, Blindia magellanica, Blindia martinii, Blindia roerichii, Blindia torrentium, Blindia maxwellii, Blindia dalatensis, Blindia seppeltii, Blindia gradsteinii, Blindia buckii, Blindia rigida, Blindia serrata, Hymenolomopsis tolucensis, Notothamia ferruginea, Seligeria careyana, Seligeria acutifolia, Seligeria brevifolia, Seligeria calcarea, Seligeria cardotii, Seligeria carniolica, Seligeria donniana, Seligeria gymnostoma, Seligeria oelandica, Seligeria patula, Seligeria paucifolia, Seligeria pusilla, Seligeria trifaria, Seligeria tristichoides, Seligeria irrigata, Seligeria calycina, Blindiadelphus campylopodus, Blindiadelphus diminutus, Blindiadelphus diversifolius, Blindiadelphus polaris, Blindiadelphus recurvatus, Blindiadelphus sibiricus, Blindiadelphus subimmersus,
References
Dale Hadley Vitt (b.1944): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Vitt' in the authors string.
The Bryophyte Nomenclator: Based on data supplied by Bryonames
Tropicos record: 35169278: Based on data supplied by Bryonames