Kingdom:
Phylum:
Hypnanae
Order:
Hypnales
Species:
circinatum
ID:
1176127

Status:
valid

Authors:
(Brid.) M. Fleisch. & Loeske

Source:
tro

Year:
1907

Citation Micro:
Allg. Bot. Z. Syst. 13: 22 1907

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001175465

Common Names

  • Scorpiurium circinatum
  • Circinate Scorpiurium
  • Circinate Bog-moss

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Description

Scorpiurium circinatum (also called 'Circinate Scorpiurium', among many other common names) is a small, delicate moss with a distinctive, tufted habit. It is native to North America, Europe, and Asia, and is typically found in moist, shady areas such as stream banks, woodlands, and meadows.

Uses & Benefits

Scorpiurium circinatum is used as an ornamental plant for its attractive foliage and flowers. It is also used in traditional medicine to treat various ailments such as fever, headaches, and digestive issues.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Scorpiurium circinatum 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 two small leaves.

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Where to Find Scorpiurium circinatum

Scorpiurium circinatum can be found in wet meadows, bogs, and along streams in North America, Europe, and Asia.

Scorpiurium circinatum FAQ

What is the scientific name of Scorpiurium circinatum?

Scorpiurium circinatum

What type of plant is Scorpiurium circinatum?

Herbaceous perennial

Where is Scorpiurium circinatum native to?

Europe

Species in the Brachytheciaceae family

Aerobryum speciosum, Aerobryum brevicuspis, Aerolindigia capillacea, Brachytheciastrum delicatulum, Brachytheciastrum collinum, Brachytheciastrum dieckei, Brachytheciastrum falcatulum, Brachytheciastrum kashmirense, Brachytheciastrum leibergii, Brachytheciastrum microcollinum, Brachytheciastrum paradoxum, Brachytheciastrum trachypodium, Brachytheciastrum velutinum, Brachytheciastrum fendleri, Brachytheciastrum olympicum, Brachytheciastrum leiopodium, Brachytheciastrum salicinum, Brachytheciastrum umbilicatum, Brachytheciella stolonifera, Brachythecium tortipilum, Brachythecium dahuricum, Brachythecium irinae, Brachythecium jacuticum, Brachythecium chakratense, Brachythecium garhwalense, Brachythecium acuminatum, Brachythecium afroglareosum, Brachythecium albicans, Brachythecium asperrimum, Brachythecium auriculatum, Brachythecium austroglareosum, Brachythecium austrosalebrosum, Brachythecium bellii, Brachythecium bodinieri, Brachythecium borgenii, Brachythecium brachycarpum, Brachythecium brachycladum, Brachythecium buchananii, Brachythecium calliergonoides, Brachythecium campestre, Brachythecium camptothecioides, Brachythecium campylothallum, Brachythecium caucasicum, Brachythecium cavifolium, Brachythecium chauvetii, Brachythecium chocayae, Brachythecium cirrosum, Brachythecium complanatum, Brachythecium comtifolium, Brachythecium conostomum,

References

Max Fleischer (1861-1930): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'M.Fleisch.' in the authors string.
Samuel Elisée Bridel-Brideri (1762-1828): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Brid.' in the authors string.
Leopold Loeske (1865-1935): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Loeske' in the authors string.
The Bryophyte Nomenclator: Based on data supplied by Bryonames
Tropicos record: 35149891: Based on data supplied by Bryonames