Status:
valid
Authors:
Herzog
Source:
tro
Year:
1916
Citation Micro:
Biblioth. Bot. 87: 96. 36d–i 1916
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001180904
Common Names
- Conostomum cleistocarpum
- Closed-Fruited Conostomum
- Closed-Fruited Moss
Uses & Benefits
Conostomum cleistocarpum is an ornamental plant that is used in gardens and landscaping for its attractive foliage and flowers. It is also used as a ground cover and erosion control, as it has a low-growing habit and is tolerant of a wide range of soil types and conditions.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
Conostomum cleistocarpum has small, white flowers with four petals and four sepals. The seeds are small and black, and the seedlings are small and green.
Where to Find Conostomum cleistocarpum
Conostomum cleistocarpum can be found in wet meadows, bogs, and wet woods in the Northern Hemisphere.
Conostomum cleistocarpum FAQ
What is the scientific name of Conostomum cleistocarpum?
Conostomum cleistocarpum
What type of plant is Conostomum cleistocarpum?
A moss
Where is Conostomum cleistocarpum found?
It is found in North America, Europe, and Asia
Species in the Conostomum genus
Species in the Bartramiaceae family
Anacolia menziesii,
Anacolia scioana,
Anacolia webbii,
Anacolia breutelii,
Bartramia alaris,
Bartramia angustifolia,
Bartramia angustissima,
Bartramia aprica,
Bartramia aristaria,
Bartramia aurescens,
Bartramia brachypus,
Bartramia brevifolia,
Bartramia breviseta,
Bartramia capensis,
Bartramia compacta,
Bartramia conica,
Bartramia costa-ricensis,
Bartramia crassinervia,
Bartramia deciduaefolia,
Bartramia delagoae,
Bartramia didymocarpa,
Bartramia gigantea,
Bartramia halleriana,
Bartramia hampeana,
Bartramia humilis,
Bartramia inconspicua,
Bartramia ithyphylla,
Bartramia ithyphylloides,
Bartramia laevisphaera,
Bartramia longifolia,
Bartramia macounii,
Bartramia maderensis,
Bartramia madurensis,
Bartramia marionensis,
Bartramia mathewsii,
Bartramia microstoma,
Bartramia mossmaniana,
Bartramia nanosubulata,
Bartramia papulans,
Bartramia penicillatula,
Bartramia perpumila,
Bartramia pilicuspis,
Bartramia polytrichoides,
Bartramia pomiformis,
Bartramia potosica,
Bartramia pseudocryptopodium,
Bartramia rietmanniana,
Bartramia robusta,
Bartramia stricta,
Bartramia strictifolia,