Status:
valid
Authors:
(E.B. Bartram) R. Watan.
Source:
tro
Year:
1991
Citation Micro:
J. Hattori Bot. Lab. 69: 45 1991
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001196524
Common Names
- Inouethuidium robbinsii
- Robbins' Inouethuidium
- Robbins' Feather Moss
Description
Inouethuidium robbinsii (also called Robbins' inouethuidium, among many other common names) is a small, perennial moss native to the Northern Hemisphere. It has a small, tufted growth form and tiny, white flowers that bloom in the spring. It can be found in wet meadows, marshes, and other wetland habitats.
Uses & Benefits
Inouethuidium robbinsii is used in traditional Chinese medicine to treat fever, headache, and dizziness. It is also used as an ornamental plant in gardens.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
Inouethuidium robbinsii has small yellow flowers and produces small brown seeds. The seedlings are small and have a single leaf.
Cultivation and Propagation
Inouethuidium robbinsii can be propagated by spores or by division of the plant. It prefers moist, shady habitats and can be cultivated in a pot or in the garden. It needs to be kept moist, but not wet, and should be fertilized regularly.
Where to Find Inouethuidium robbinsii
Inouethuidium robbinsii can be found in North America, Europe, and Asia. It prefers moist habitats, such as bogs, fens, and wet meadows.
Inouethuidium robbinsii FAQ
What is the scientific name of Inouethuidium robbinsii?
Inouethuidium robbinsii
What type of plant is Inouethuidium robbinsii?
Inouethuidium robbinsii is a moss species.
Where is Inouethuidium robbinsii found?
Inouethuidium robbinsii is found in North America.
Species in the Inouethuidium genus
Species in the Thuidiaceae family
Abietinella abietina,
Boulaya mittenii,
Bryonoguchia molkenboeri,
Cyrto-hypnum cylindraceum,
Cyrto-hypnum espinosae,
Cyrto-hypnum intermedium,
Cyrto-hypnum arzobispoae,
Cyrto-hypnum frontinoae,
Cyrto-hypnum unipinnatum,
Echinophyllum sachalinense,
Fauriella petelotii,
Fauriella baolocensis,
Fauriella robustiuscula,
Fauriella tenerrima,
Fauriella tenuis,
Indothuidium kiasense,
Inouethuidium robbinsii,
Pelekium sharpii,
Pelekium bifarium,
Pelekium velatum,
Pelekium bonianum,
Pelekium campanulatum,
Pelekium chenagonii,
Pelekium ciliatum,
Pelekium contortulum,
Pelekium erosifolium,
Pelekium fuscatum,
Pelekium gratum,
Pelekium intricatum,
Pelekium investe,
Pelekium involvens,
Pelekium leptocladum,
Pelekium minusculum,
Pelekium minutulum,
Pelekium muricatulum,
Pelekium pygmaeum,
Pelekium ramosissimum,
Pelekium ramusculosum,
Pelekium schistocalyx,
Pelekium scabrosulum,
Pelekium siphotheca,
Pelekium subpinnatum,
Pelekium synoicum,
Pelekium varians,
Pelekium versicolor,
Pelekium watanabei,
Pelekium microphyllum,
Pelekium atlanticum,
Pelekium pseudoinvolvens,
Pelekium thomeanum,
References
Ryozo Watanabe: Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'R.Watan.' in the authors string.