Species:
schistostegiellum
Status:
valid
Authors:
(Besch.) Wijk & Margad.
Source:
tro
Year:
1959
Citation Micro:
Taxon 8: 72 1959
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001177762
Common Names
- Calomnion schistostegiellum
- Schistostegium Moss
- Schistostegiellum Moss
Uses & Benefits
Calomnion schistostegiellum is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and is also used as a groundcover in shady areas.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
Flower: small, yellowish-green, with a short, curved style. Seed: small, black, and slightly curved. Seedlings: small, with a single, long, narrow leaf.
Cultivation and Propagation
Calomnion schistostegiellum can be propagated by spores, which are released from the sporangia in the centre of the thallus. The spores are spread by wind and water and can germinate on moist surfaces. The plant can also be propagated by vegetative means, such as fragmentation and division of the thallus. When propagating by division, the thallus should be cut into small pieces and each piece should be planted in moist soil. The plant should be kept in a warm, humid environment and should be watered regularly.
Where to Find Calomnion schistostegiellum
Calomnion schistostegiellum is native to tropical and subtropical regions of the Americas.
Calomnion schistostegiellum FAQ
What is the scientific name of Calomnion schistostegiellum?
Calomnion schistostegiellum
What is the family of Calomnion schistostegiellum?
Grimmiaceae
What is the habitat of Calomnion schistostegiellum?
Tropical and subtropical moist montane forests
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,