Kingdom:
Phylum:
Bryanae
Order:
Bryales
Family:
Species:
andinum
ID:
1195554

Status:
valid

Authors:
(Sull.) A.J. Shaw

Source:
tro

Year:
1985

Citation Micro:
Bryologist 88: 29 1985

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001194892

Common Names

  • Schizymenium andinum
  • Andean Schizymenium
  • Andean Moss

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Description

Schizymenium andinum (also called Andean Schizymenium, among many other common names) is a species of moss native to the Andes Mountains in South America. It is a small, tufted plant with a yellowish-green colour and a short stem. It grows in moist, shady areas, usually in high altitude regions.

Uses & Benefits

Schizymenium andinum is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a ground cover in landscaping.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Schizymenium andinum is small and yellow. It has a single seed, which is small and black. The seedlings are small and green.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Schizymenium andinum can be propagated by division of the plant or by sowing spores. It prefers moist, well-drained soils and full sun. It is best grown in acidic soils.

Where to Find Schizymenium andinum

Schizymenium andinum is a species of moss found in the temperate regions of South America.

Schizymenium andinum FAQ

What is the scientific name of Schizymenium andinum?

Schizymenium andinum

What is the common name of Schizymenium andinum?

N/A

Where is Schizymenium andinum found?

South America

Species in the Schizymenium genus

Schizymenium bryoides, Schizymenium nanum, Schizymenium ampullaceum, Schizymenium andinum, Schizymenium basilare, Schizymenium bogotense, Schizymenium bolivianum, Schizymenium campylocarpum, Schizymenium clavellatum, Schizymenium commixtum, Schizymenium costaricense, Schizymenium cygnicollum, Schizymenium decurrens, Schizymenium fulvonitens, Schizymenium fusiferum, Schizymenium gracilisetum, Schizymenium hariotii, Schizymenium hymenodontum, Schizymenium hymenostomum, Schizymenium javanicum, Schizymenium landii, Schizymenium latifolium, Schizymenium lindigii, Schizymenium linearicaule, Schizymenium madagassum, Schizymenium mildbraedii, Schizymenium multiflorum, Schizymenium nealiae, Schizymenium pohlioideum, Schizymenium pulchrum, Schizymenium pulvinatum, Schizymenium pusillum, Schizymenium schiedeanum, Schizymenium serratum, Schizymenium schimperi, Schizymenium skottsbergii, Schizymenium subglobosum, Schizymenium submacrodontum, Schizymenium subpohlioideum, Schizymenium weberbaueri, Schizymenium pseudopohlia, Schizymenium brevicaule, Schizymenium dolichothecum, Schizymenium pectinatum, Schizymenium pontevedrense, Schizymenium cratericola, Schizymenium ruwenzorense, Schizymenium novoguineense, Schizymenium pleurogynum, Schizymenium linearifolium,

Species in the Mniaceae family

Mniobryum brevisetum, Mniobryum linderi, Mniobryum pergracile, Mniobryum perlaxum, Mniobryum rubrum, Mniobryum ruwenzorense, Mniobryum sparsifolium, Mniobryum tortifolium, Webera denticostata, Webera striatidens, Webera taylorii, Webera synoica, Cinclidium arcticum, Cinclidium latifolium, Cinclidium minutifolium, Cinclidium stygium, Cinclidium subrotundum, Cinclidium alaskanum, Cyrtomnium hymenophyllum, Cyrtomnium hymenophylloides, Epipterygium brasiliense, Epipterygium convalleum, Epipterygium immarginatum, Epipterygium mandonii, Epipterygium mexicanum, Epipterygium puiggarii, Epipterygium rigidum, Epipterygium tozeri, Epipterygium wrightii, Epipterygium koelzii, Epipterygium vanuatuicum, Epipterygium opararense, Epipterygium nagasakense, Epipterygium orbifolium, Epipterygium atlanticum, Epipterygium biauritum, Epipterygium oreophilum, Epipterygium yunnanense, Leucolepis acanthoneura, Mielichhoferia shevockii, Mielichhoferia pilifera, Mielichhoferia acuminata, Mielichhoferia acutifolia, Mielichhoferia argentifolia, Mielichhoferia auriseta, Mielichhoferia badhwarii, Mielichhoferia borbonica, Mielichhoferia brotheri, Mielichhoferia bryocarpa, Mielichhoferia canescens,

References

William Starling Sullivant (1803-1873): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Sull.' in the authors string.
Arthur Jonathan Shaw (b.1954): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'A.J.Shaw' in the authors string.
The Bryophyte Nomenclator: Based on data supplied by Bryonames
Tropicos record: 35182927: Based on data supplied by Bryonames