Status:
valid
Authors:
(Sull.) J.R. Spence
Source:
rhakhis
Year:
2020
Citation Micro:
Hattoria. 11: 10. 2020
WFO Identifier:
wfo-1000018800
Common Names
- Imbribryum megalostegium
- Megalostegium Imbribryum Moss
- Large-roofed Imbribryum Moss
Description
Imbribryum megalostegium (also called Imbribryum megalostegium, among many other common names) is a species of moss found in the Northern Hemisphere. It is a small, yellow-green moss with a short stem and branches that are usually curved. It is found in moist, shady areas in North America, Europe, and Asia. It prefers moist, shady habitats such as woodlands, meadows, and grasslands.
Uses & Benefits
Imbribryum megalostegium is used as a soil conditioner and for erosion control.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
Imbribryum megalostegium has small, white flowers that produce small, black seeds. The seedlings have small, oval-shaped leaves.
Cultivation and Propagation
Imbribryum megalostegium is an easy-to-grow moss that prefers moist, shady areas. It can be propagated by division or by spores. When propagating by spores, the spores should be sown on a moist surface and kept in a humid environment until they germinate.
Where to Find Imbribryum megalostegium
Imbribryum megalostegium can be found in Australia.
Imbribryum megalostegium FAQ
What is the scientific name of Imbribryum megalostegium?
Imbribryum megalostegium
What type of plant is Imbribryum megalostegium?
A moss
Where is Imbribryum megalostegium found?
It is found in South America
Species in the Imbribryum genus
Imbribryum alpinum,
Imbribryum muehlenbeckii,
Imbribryum gemmiparum,
Imbribryum microchaeton,
Imbribryum mildeanum,
Imbribryum miniatum,
Imbribryum australe,
Imbribryum baldwinii,
Imbribryum bessonii,
Imbribryum cheelii,
Imbribryum clavatum,
Imbribryum crassum,
Imbribryum incacorrale,
Imbribryum laevigatum,
Imbribryum megalostegium,
Imbribryum microerythrocarpum,
Imbribryum orthotheciellae,
Imbribryum paradoxum,
Imbribryum torenii,
Imbribryum tristaniense,
Species in the Bryaceae family
Acidodontium exaltatum,
Acidodontium heteroneuron,
Acidodontium lonchotrachylon,
Acidodontium longifolium,
Acidodontium megalocarpum,
Acidodontium pallidum,
Acidodontium ramicola,
Acidodontium rhamphostegium,
Acidodontium seminerve,
Acidodontium sprucei,
Acidodontium subrotundum,
Acidodontium trachyticola,
Acidodontium integrifolium,
Acidodontium lanceolatifolium,
Anomobryum angustirete,
Anomobryum brachymenioides,
Anomobryum brachymeniopsis,
Anomobryum bulbiferum,
Anomobryum clavicaule,
Anomobryum compressulum,
Anomobryum conicum,
Anomobryum cygnicollum,
Anomobryum filinerve,
Anomobryum humillimum,
Anomobryum julaceum,
Anomobryum laceratum,
Anomobryum lusitanicum,
Anomobryum nitidum,
Anomobryum obtusatissimum,
Anomobryum orbiculatum,
Anomobryum pellucidum,
Anomobryum perimbricatum,
Anomobryum polymorphum,
Anomobryum prostratum,
Anomobryum pycnobaseum,
Anomobryum robustum,
Anomobryum schmidii,
Anomobryum semiovatum,
Anomobryum semireticulatum,
Anomobryum soquense,
Anomobryum subnitidum,
Anomobryum werthii,
Anomobryum yasudae,
Anomobryum parvifolium,
Anomobryum worthleyi,
Anomobryum albo-imbricatum,
Anomobryum hyalinum,
Anomobryum ochianum,
Anomobryum ochii,
Anomobryum sharpii,