Kingdom:
Phylum:
Marchantiidae
Order:
Marchantiales
Species:
oreades
ID:
1199656

Status:
valid

Authors:
Perold

Source:
tro

Year:
1994

Citation Micro:
Bothalia 24: 149. f. 1–2 1994

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001198994



Common Names

  • Cryptomitrium oreades
  • Mountain Cryptomitrium
  • Mountain Moss


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Description

Cryptomitrium oreades (also called Oreades Cryptomitrium, among many other common names) is a species of liverwort in the family Cryptomitriaceae. It is found in the temperate regions of Europe and North America. It grows in moist, shady areas, usually on the ground or on rocks.

Uses & Benefits

Cryptomitrium oreades is a species of moss that is used in horticulture to create a soft, green carpet. It is also used to create a natural habitat for small animals and insects.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Cryptomitrium oreades has small, white flowers. Its seeds are tiny and black. The seedlings are small and white.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Cryptomitrium oreades is a small, terrestrial liverwort species that is found in the temperate and subtropical regions of the world. It is relatively easy to cultivate and propagate in the home garden. It prefers a moist, shady environment and can be grown in a pot or in the ground. It should be planted in a well-draining soil mix and watered regularly. It can be propagated by division or by spore sowing.

Where to Find Cryptomitrium oreades

Cryptomitrium oreades can be found in the mountains of the Mediterranean region.

Species in the Aytoniaceae family

Asterella bolanderi, Asterella californica, Asterella elegans, Asterella lindenbergiana, Asterella palmeri, Asterella saccata, Asterella tenella, Asterella echinella, Asterella venosa, Asterella muscicola, Asterella bachmannii, Asterella marginata, Asterella wilmsii, Asterella limbata, Asterella macropoda, Asterella khasiana, Asterella wallichiana, Asterella persica, Asterella dognyensis, Asterella dioica, Asterella heteroflora, Asterella longebarbata, Asterella tenerrima, Asterella chilensis, Asterella australis, Asterella grollei, Asterella drummondii, Asterella leptophylla, Asterella cruciata, Asterella blumeana, Asterella mussuriensis, Asterella africana, Asterella dissoluta, Asterella multiflora, Asterella pappii, Asterella syngenesica, Asterella tenera, Asterella tasmanica, Asterella setisquama, Asterella conocephala, Asterella whiteleggeana, Asterella muelleri, Asterella alpina, Asterella abyssinica, Asterella linearis, Asterella caucasica, Asterella dominicensis, Asterella innovans, Asterella lateralis, Asterella preussii,

References

Sarie Magdalena Perold (1928-2011): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Perold' in the authors string.
The Bryophyte Nomenclator: Based on data supplied by Bryonames
Tropicos record: 35189407: Based on data supplied by Bryonames