Kingdom:
Phylum:
Bryanae
Order:
Splachnales
Genus:
Species:
luteum
ID:
1191151

Status:
valid

Authors:
Hedw.

Source:
tro

Year:
1801

Citation Micro:
Sp. Musc. Frond. 56 1801

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001190489

Common Names

  • Splachnum luteum
  • Luteum Splachnum
  • Splachnum Moss

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Description

Splachnum luteum (also called Yellow 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 luteum 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 luteum

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

Splachnum luteum FAQ

What is the scientific name of Splachnum luteum?

Splachnum luteum

What type of plant is Splachnum luteum?

Moss

Where is Splachnum luteum 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

Johann Hedwig (1730-1799): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Hedw.' in the authors string.
The Bryophyte Nomenclator: Based on data supplied by Bryonames
Tropicos record: 35176411: Based on data supplied by Bryonames