Kingdom:
Phylum:
Hypnanae
Order:
Hypnales
Species:
oedogonium
ID:
1196489

Status:
valid

Authors:
(Müll. Hal.) Ochyra

Source:
tro

Year:
1987

Citation Micro:
Beih. Nova Hedwigia 88: 56 1987

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001195827



Common Names

  • Kindbergia oedogonium
  • Oedogonium Kindbergia Moss
  • Oedogonium Moss


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Description

Kindbergia oedogonium (also called 'Oedogonium Moss' and 'Oedogonium Kindbergia', among many other common names) is a species of moss in the family Dicranaceae. It is a small, slender moss with spirally arranged leaves. It is native to the Americas and Europe, and is found in moist, shady habitats.

Uses & Benefits

Kindbergia oedogonium is used as an ornamental plant and for erosion control.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Kindbergia oedogonium has small, yellowish-green flowers with a single perianth. The seeds are small and black. The seedlings are small, with a single leaf and a short stem.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Kindbergia oedogonium is a small moss species native to tropical and subtropical regions of the world. It is an easy to cultivate species that can be propagated by division of the plant or by spore sowing. It prefers moist, shady conditions and can be grown in a variety of soils. It is best to keep the soil moist but not soggy. It can also be grown in terrariums or in a greenhouse.

Where to Find Kindbergia oedogonium

Kindbergia oedogonium is found in moist, shady habitats in Europe and North America.

Kindbergia oedogonium FAQ

What is the scientific name of Kindbergia oedogonium?

Kindbergia oedogonium

What type of plant is Kindbergia oedogonium?

Moss

Where is Kindbergia oedogonium found?

Tropical regions

Species in the Brachytheciaceae family

Aerobryum speciosum, Aerobryum brevicuspis, Aerolindigia capillacea, Brachytheciastrum delicatulum, Brachytheciastrum collinum, Brachytheciastrum dieckei, Brachytheciastrum falcatulum, Brachytheciastrum kashmirense, Brachytheciastrum leibergii, Brachytheciastrum microcollinum, Brachytheciastrum paradoxum, Brachytheciastrum trachypodium, Brachytheciastrum velutinum, Brachytheciastrum fendleri, Brachytheciastrum olympicum, Brachytheciastrum leiopodium, Brachytheciastrum salicinum, Brachytheciastrum umbilicatum, Brachytheciella stolonifera, Brachythecium tortipilum, Brachythecium dahuricum, Brachythecium irinae, Brachythecium jacuticum, Brachythecium chakratense, Brachythecium garhwalense, Brachythecium acuminatum, Brachythecium afroglareosum, Brachythecium albicans, Brachythecium asperrimum, Brachythecium auriculatum, Brachythecium austroglareosum, Brachythecium austrosalebrosum, Brachythecium bellii, Brachythecium bodinieri, Brachythecium borgenii, Brachythecium brachycarpum, Brachythecium brachycladum, Brachythecium buchananii, Brachythecium calliergonoides, Brachythecium campestre, Brachythecium camptothecioides, Brachythecium campylothallum, Brachythecium caucasicum, Brachythecium cavifolium, Brachythecium chauvetii, Brachythecium chocayae, Brachythecium cirrosum, Brachythecium complanatum, Brachythecium comtifolium, Brachythecium conostomum,

References

Karl Müller (1818-1899): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Müll.Hal.' in the authors string.
Ryszard Ochyra (b.1949): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Ochyra' in the authors string.
The Bryophyte Nomenclator: Based on data supplied by Bryonames
Tropicos record: 35184220: Based on data supplied by Bryonames