Status:
valid
Authors:
Vitt
Source:
tro
Year:
1991
Citation Micro:
Novon 1: 53. f. 1–11 1991
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001196853
Common Names
- Calomnion milleri
- Miller's Calomnion
- Miller's Thread-moss
Description
Calomnion milleri (also called Miller's Calomnion, among many other common names) is a species of moss found in North America and Europe. It is a small moss with a yellow-green color and a velvety texture. It grows in damp, shady areas, such as woodlands and meadows.
Uses & Benefits
Calomnion milleri is used in the horticultural industry as an ornamental plant. It is also used in the restoration of wetlands and other aquatic habitats.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
Calomnion milleri has small, yellow-green flowers with 6 petals and 6 stamens. Its seeds are small, dark brown, and have a smooth surface. The seedlings have a single pair of cotyledons and a single, long stem.
Cultivation and Propagation
Calomnion milleri is an evergreen moss that is propagated by spores. It is best grown in moist, acidic soil in partial shade. It is tolerant of drought and can be grown in full sun if kept moist. It can be propagated by division or by layering.
Where to Find Calomnion milleri
Calomnion milleri can be found in the western United States, from California to Montana, and in Mexico.
Species in the Calomnion genus
Species in the Calomniaceae family
Calomnion complanatum,
Calomnion denticulatum,
Calomnion schistostegiellum,
Calomnion melanesicum,
Calomnion milleri,
Calomnion ceramense,
Calomnion iwatsukii,
Calomnion lillianiae,
Calomnion brownseyi,
Cryptopodium bartramioides,
Pyrrhobryum novae-caledoniae,
Pyrrhobryum latifolium,
Pyrrhobryum pungens,
Pyrrhobryum setosum,
Pyrrhobryum spiniforme,
Pyrrhobryum dozyanum,
Pyrrhobryum mauritianum,
Pyrrhobryum medium,
Pyrrhobryum paramattense,