Kingdom:
Phylum:
Dicranidae
Order:
Dicranales
Species:
congolensis
ID:
1158685

Status:
valid

Authors:
V. Leroy bis

Source:
tro

Year:
1947

Citation Micro:
Bull. Jard. Bot. État Brux. 18: 159. 11 1947

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001158023



Common Names

  • Trematodon congolensis
  • Congolensis Trematodon
  • Congolensis Moss


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Description

Trematodon congolensis (also called Congo trematodon, among many other common names) is a species of moss found in tropical and subtropical regions of the world. It is a small, tufted plant with bright green, lance-shaped leaves. It is found in moist, shady habitats and is native to the Congo Basin, Central and South America, Africa, and parts of Asia.

Uses & Benefits

Trematodon congolensis is an ornamental plant used in gardens and landscaping. It is also used to create natural boundaries and borders in gardens.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Trematodon congolensis is a small, white, bell-shaped flower with yellow anthers. The seed is a small, black, ovoid seed with a smooth surface. The seedling is a small, green, upright plant with narrow, linear leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Trematodon congolensis is a species of moss that can be propagated by division or spore sowing. It prefers moist, shaded areas and is best grown in a soil-based compost. It can be grown in full sun or partial shade and should be kept moist but not wet. It is best to water it in the morning and avoid wetting the foliage. Fertilizer should be applied sparingly.

Where to Find Trematodon congolensis

Trematodon congolensis can be found in Central Africa.

Species in the Trematodon genus

Trematodon ambiguus, Trematodon angolensis, Trematodon asanoi, Trematodon assamensis, Trematodon aureus, Trematodon bolivianus, Trematodon borbonicus, Trematodon brevicalyx, Trematodon brevicollis, Trematodon brevifolius, Trematodon brevirostris, Trematodon brevisetus, Trematodon capillifolius, Trematodon conformis, Trematodon congolensis, Trematodon crispifolius, Trematodon curvicollis, Trematodon decaryi, Trematodon dentatus, Trematodon divaricatus, Trematodon felipponei, Trematodon fendleri, Trematodon flexipes, Trematodon gymnostomus, Trematodon heterophyllus, Trematodon hildebrandtii, Trematodon hookeri, Trematodon intermixtus, Trematodon kurzii, Trematodon lacunosus, Trematodon latinervis, Trematodon lato-obtusus, Trematodon le-testui, Trematodon longicollis, Trematodon lozanoi, Trematodon ludovicae, Trematodon mackayi, Trematodon mayebarae, Trematodon mayottensis, Trematodon megapophysatus, Trematodon microthecius, Trematodon minutulus, Trematodon mirabilis, Trematodon nitidulus, Trematodon novae-hannoverae, Trematodon nudus, Trematodon palettifolius, Trematodon paradoxus, Trematodon pascuanus, Trematodon pauperifolius,

Species in the Bruchiaceae family

Bruchia queenslandica, Bruchia aurea, Bruchia bolanderi, Bruchia brevifolia, Bruchia brevipes, Bruchia carolinae, Bruchia drummondii, Bruchia eckloniana, Bruchia flexuosa, Bruchia fusca, Bruchia hallii, Bruchia hampeana, Bruchia microspora, Bruchia ravenelii, Bruchia texana, Bruchia uruguensis, Bruchia vogesiaca, Bruchia sinensis, Bruchia paricutinensis, Bruchia carinata, Eobruchia ecuatoriana, Eobruchia bruchioides, Pringleella pleuridioides, Pringleella sinensis, Pringleella subulata, Trematodon ambiguus, Trematodon angolensis, Trematodon asanoi, Trematodon assamensis, Trematodon aureus, Trematodon bolivianus, Trematodon borbonicus, Trematodon brevicalyx, Trematodon brevicollis, Trematodon brevifolius, Trematodon brevirostris, Trematodon brevisetus, Trematodon capillifolius, Trematodon conformis, Trematodon congolensis, Trematodon crispifolius, Trematodon curvicollis, Trematodon decaryi, Trematodon dentatus, Trematodon divaricatus, Trematodon felipponei, Trematodon fendleri, Trematodon flexipes, Trematodon gymnostomus, Trematodon heterophyllus,

References

Jean-François Leroy (1915-1999): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'J.-F.Leroy' in the authors string.
The Bryophyte Nomenclator: Based on data supplied by Bryonames
Tropicos record: 35120253: Based on data supplied by Bryonames