Kingdom:
Phylum:
Dicranidae
Order:
Dicranales
Species:
constrictum
ID:
1170296

Status:
valid

Authors:
(Sull.) H. Rob.

Source:
tro

Year:
1975

Citation Micro:
Phytologia 32: 432 1975

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001169634



Common Names

  • Mitthyridium constrictum
  • Contracted Feather Moss
  • Contracted Feather-moss


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Uses & Benefits

Mitthyridium constrictum is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and parks. It is also used in the production of biofuels and as a source of natural dyes.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Mitthyridium constrictum is a small, yellow-green, star-shaped flower. The seed is a small, black, oval-shaped seed. The seedlings are small, green, and have a single leaf.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Cultivation and propagation of Mitthyridium constrictum can be done by seed, division, or cuttings. Seeds should be sown in spring or summer in a well-draining soil mix. Division is best done in early spring or late fall. Cuttings can be taken in late spring or early summer.

Where to Find Mitthyridium constrictum

Mitthyridium constrictum is native to the temperate regions of the Northern Hemisphere, including Europe, Asia, and North America.

Species in the Calymperaceae family

Arthrocormus schimperi, Calymperes robinsonii, Calymperes rubiginosum, Calymperes aeruginosum, Calymperes afzelii, Calymperes beccarii, Calymperes boulayi, Calymperes couguiense, Calymperes crassinerve, Calymperes erosum, Calymperes fasciculatum, Calymperes graeffeanum, Calymperes guildingii, Calymperes guineense, Calymperes hispidum, Calymperes levyanum, Calymperes linearifolium, Calymperes lonchophyllum, Calymperes loucoubense, Calymperes mangalorense, Calymperes moluccense, Calymperes motleyi, Calymperes nanum, Calymperes nicaraguense, Calymperes othmeri, Calymperes palisotii, Calymperes pallidum, Calymperes pintasii, Calymperes platyloma, Calymperes porrectum, Calymperes pungens, Calymperes schmidtii, Calymperes serratum, Calymperes smithii, Calymperes strictifolium, Calymperes subintegrum, Calymperes subserratum, Calymperes tahitense, Calymperes tenerum, Calymperes thomeanum, Calymperes venezuelanum, Calymperes bartramii, Calymperes noakhalense, Calymperes mitrafugax, Calymperes boninense, Calymperes norkettii, Calymperes woodii, Calymperes serratioides, Exodictyon dentatum, Exodictyon incrassatum,

References

Harold E. Robinson (1932-2020): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'H.Rob.' in the authors string.
William Starling Sullivant (1803-1873): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Sull.' in the authors string.
The Bryophyte Nomenclator: Based on data supplied by Bryonames
Tropicos record: 35140876: Based on data supplied by Bryonames