Kingdom:
Phylum:
Hypnanae
Order:
Hypnales
Species:
kunertii
ID:
1170485

Status:
valid

Authors:
(Müll. Hal.) Manuel

Source:
tro

Year:
1977

Citation Micro:
Bryologist 80: 523 1977

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001169823

Common Names

  • Schoenobryum kunertii
  • Kunertii Schoenobryum
  • Schoenobryum of Kunertii

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Description

Schoenobryum kunertii (also called Kunert's Broom Moss, among many other common names) is a moss species found in Europe and North America. It is found in moist habitats, such as wet rocks, soil, and tree bark. It has a yellow-green color and its leaves are lanceolate and curved. It has a short stem and its leaves are arranged in a spiral pattern.

Uses & Benefits

Schoenobryum kunertii has been used as a food source in some parts of the world. It is also used in traditional medicine to treat various ailments such as fever, headache, and stomach pain.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Schoenobryum kunertii is a small, yellow-green, star-shaped flower. The seed is a small, black, oval-shaped seed. The seedlings are small, green, and have a single leaf.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Schoenobryum kunertii can be propagated by division or by spores. It prefers a moist, humus-rich soil in a shady spot. It can be cultivated in pots or in the garden.

Where to Find Schoenobryum kunertii

Schoenobryum kunertii is native to South America, where it is found in wet meadows, bogs, and marshes.

Species in the Cryphaeaceae family

Cryphaea acuminata, Cryphaea apiculata, Cryphaea attenuata, Cryphaea brevipila, Cryphaea chlorophyllosa, Cryphaea consimilis, Cryphaea filiformis, Cryphaea furcinervis, Cryphaea glomerata, Cryphaea heteromalla, Cryphaea hygrophila, Cryphaea jamesonii, Cryphaea lorentziana, Cryphaea nervosa, Cryphaea obovatocarpa, Cryphaea orizabae, Cryphaea ovalifolia, Cryphaea parvula, Cryphaea patens, Cryphaea pilifera, Cryphaea protensa, Cryphaea raddiana, Cryphaea ragazzii, Cryphaea ramosa, Cryphaea rhacomitrioides, Cryphaea rutenbergii, Cryphaea tenella, Cryphaea clandestina, Cryphaea amurensis, Cryphaea songpanensis, Cryphaea lanceolata, Cryphaea omeiensis, Cryphaeophilum molle, Cyptodon dilatatus, Cyptodon fasciculatus, Cyptodon gracilis, Cyptodon muelleri, Cyptodontopsis leveillei, Dendrocryphaea latifolia, Dendrocryphaea cuspidata, Dendrocryphaea gorveana, Dendrocryphaea lechleri, Dendrocryphaea tasmanica, Dendrocryphaea crassinervis, Dendrocryphaea lamyana, Dendropogonella rufescens, Monocryphaea ravenelii, Pilotrichopsis dentata, Pilotrichopsis ferruginea, Pilotrichopsis robusta,

References

Monte Gregg Manuel (1947-1981): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Manuel' in the authors string.
Karl Müller (1818-1899): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Müll.Hal.' in the authors string.
The Bryophyte Nomenclator: Based on data supplied by Bryonames
Tropicos record: 35141103: Based on data supplied by Bryonames