Kingdom:
Phylum:
Bryanae
Order:
Bartramiales
Species:
magellanicum
ID:
1181576

Status:
valid

Authors:
Sull.

Source:
tro

Year:
1850

Citation Micro:
Hooker's J. Bot. Kew Gard. Misc. 2: 316 1850

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001180914



Common Names

  • Conostomum magellanicum
  • Magellanicum Moss
  • Mossy Conostomum


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Uses & Benefits

Conostomum magellanicum is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and is also used for erosion control.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Conostomum magellanicum has small, white flowers with four petals and four sepals. The seeds are small and black, and the seedlings are small and green.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Conostomum magellanicum is a small, tufted moss that grows in moist, shady areas. It is propagated by division or by spore sowing. It prefers a moist, well-drained soil and can tolerate some shade. It prefers partial shade to full sun and should be kept moist but not wet. It is best grown in a container or in a rock garden.

Where to Find Conostomum magellanicum

Conostomum magellanicum can be found in wet meadows, bogs, and wet woods in the Northern Hemisphere.

Conostomum magellanicum FAQ

What is the scientific name of Conostomum magellanicum?

Conostomum magellanicum

What type of plant is Conostomum magellanicum?

A moss

Where is Conostomum magellanicum found?

It is found in North America, Europe, and Asia

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,

References

William Starling Sullivant (1803-1873): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Sull.' in the authors string.
The Bryophyte Nomenclator: Based on data supplied by Bryonames
Tropicos record: 35158146: Based on data supplied by Bryonames