Kingdom:
Phylum:
Dicranidae
Order:
Dicranales
Species:
flavum
ID:
1170301

Status:
valid

Authors:
(Müll. Hal.) H. Rob.

Source:
tro

Year:
1975

Citation Micro:
Phytologia 32: 433 1975

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001169639



Common Names

  • Mitthyridium flavum
  • Yellow Feather Moss
  • Yellow Feather-moss


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Description

Mitthyridium flavum (also called 'Flavum Moss', among many other common names) is a species of moss found in the Northern Hemisphere. It is a small, tufted moss with bright yellow, glossy leaves that are arranged in a spiraling pattern. It is native to North America, Europe, and Asia, and can be found in moist, shady areas such as forests and woodlands.

Uses & Benefits

Mitthyridium flavum is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a ground cover in landscaping.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Mitthyridium flavum 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 flavum 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 flavum

Mitthyridium flavum can be found in tropical and subtropical areas of Africa, Asia, and Central and South 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.
Karl Müller (1818-1899): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Müll.Hal.' in the authors string.
The Bryophyte Nomenclator: Based on data supplied by Bryonames
Tropicos record: 35140881: Based on data supplied by Bryonames