Kingdom:
Phylum:
Bryanae
Order:
Splachnales
Genus:
Species:
melanocaulon
ID:
1191154

Status:
valid

Authors:
(Wahlenb.) Schwägr.

Source:
tro

Year:
1823

Citation Micro:
Sp. Musc. Frond., Suppl. 2 1: 28. pl. 109 1823

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001190492

Common Names

  • Splachnum melanocaulon
  • Melanocaulon Splachnum
  • Splachnum Moss

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Description

Splachnum melanocaulon (also called Melanocaulon Splachnum, among many other common names) is a small moss species with yellow-green to yellow-brown stems and leaves. It is native to North America, Europe, and Asia, and is found in moist, acidic habitats such as bogs, swamps, and wet meadows.

Uses & Benefits

Splachnum melanocaulon is used as a medicinal plant for treating skin diseases, wounds, and ulcers. It is also used as a dye for fabrics and as an insect repellent.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Flower: small, yellowish-green, with 4-5 petals. Seed: small, round, dark brown. Seedlings: small, with a single, long, slender stem.

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Where to Find Splachnum melanocaulon

Splachnum melanocaulon is native to North America and can be found in moist, shady forests and woodlands.

Splachnum melanocaulon FAQ

What is the scientific name of Splachnum melanocaulon?

Splachnum melanocaulon

What type of plant is Splachnum melanocaulon?

Moss

Where is Splachnum melanocaulon found?

North America, Europe, and Asia

Species in the Splachnaceae family

Aplodon wormskioldii, Brachymitrion cochabambae, Brachymitrion laciniatum, Brachymitrion moritzianum, Brachymitrion pocsii, Brachymitrion jamesonii, Moseniella ulei, Moseniella brasiliensis, Splachnum pensylvanicum, Splachnum adolphi-friederici, Splachnum ampullaceum, Splachnum austriacum, Splachnum luteum, Splachnum melanocaulon, Splachnum resectum, Splachnum rubrum, Splachnum sphaericum, Splachnum turbinatum, Splachnum vasculosum, Splachnum weberbaueri, Splachnum adamsianum, Tayloria acuminata, Tayloria alpicola, Tayloria altorum, Tayloria arenaria, Tayloria borneensis, Tayloria callophylla, Tayloria chiapensis, Tayloria dubyi, Tayloria froelichiana, Tayloria gunnii, Tayloria hornschuchii, Tayloria indica, Tayloria isleana, Tayloria jacquemontii, Tayloria kilimandscharica, Tayloria lingulata, Tayloria longiseta, Tayloria magellanica, Tayloria mirabilis, Tayloria novo-guinensis, Tayloria octoblepharum, Tayloria orthodonta, Tayloria purpurascens, Tayloria recurvimarginata, Tayloria reinerii, Tayloria rudolphiana, Tayloria sandwicensis, Tayloria scabriseta, Tayloria serrata,

References

Göran Wahlenberg (1780-1851): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Wahlenb.' in the authors string.
Christian Friedrich Schwaegrichen (1775-1853): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Schwägr.' in the authors string.
The Bryophyte Nomenclator: Based on data supplied by Bryonames
Tropicos record: 35176415: Based on data supplied by Bryonames