Kingdom:
Phylum:
Hypnanae
Order:
Hypnales
Species:
macrocarpum
ID:
1191228

Status:
valid

Authors:
(Spruce ex Mitt.) Broth.

Source:
tro

Year:
1906

Citation Micro:
Nat. Pflanzenfam. I(3): 809 1906

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001190566

Common Names

  • Squamidium Macrocarpum
  • Macrocarpum Moss
  • Macrocarpum Squamidium

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Description

Squamidium macrocarpum (also called Macrocarpum, among many other common names) is an evergreen shrub with leathery, glossy leaves and small white flowers. It is native to tropical regions of South and Central America and is found in tropical forests, savannas, and disturbed habitats.

Uses & Benefits

Squamidium macrocarpum can be used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a groundcover in landscaping. It also has medicinal uses, such as treating wounds, skin infections, and digestive issues.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Squamidium macrocarpum is white, with a yellow center. The seed is a small, black, round seed with a white center. The seedlings are small, with white and yellow flowers.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Squamidium macrocarpum can be propagated through seed or division. It is best grown in partial shade in moist, well-drained soil. It can tolerate full sun but may require more frequent watering in this location. It is hardy in USDA hardiness zones 8-11.

Where to Find Squamidium macrocarpum

Squamidium macrocarpum can be found in tropical and subtropical regions of Central and South America, including Mexico, Costa Rica, Panama, Colombia, Venezuela, Ecuador, and Peru.

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

Richard Spruce (1817-1893): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Spruce' in the authors string.
William Mitten (1819-1906): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Mitt.' in the authors string.
Viktor Ferdinand Brotherus (1849-1929): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Broth.' in the authors string.
The Bryophyte Nomenclator: Based on data supplied by Bryonames
Tropicos record: 35176537: Based on data supplied by Bryonames