Kingdom:
Phylum:
Dicranidae
Order:
Dicranales
Species:
autotomaius
ID:
1198161

Status:
valid

Authors:
W.D. Reese

Source:
tro

Year:
1993

Citation Micro:
Bryologist 96: 145. f. 1–10 1993

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001197499



Common Names

  • Syrrhopodon autotomaius
  • Autotomous Syrrhopodon Moss
  • Autotomous Syrrhopodon


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Description

Syrrhopodon autotomaius (also called Syrrhopodon autotomaius, among many other common names) is a species of moss. It is a small, yellow-green plant with a thalloid body that grows in dense tufts. It is native to Europe, North Africa, and North America, and can be found in moist, shady forests and woodlands.

Uses & Benefits

Syrrhopodon autotomaius is used in horticulture as an ornamental ground cover and is also used in the aquarium trade as an aquarium plant.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Syrrhopodon autotomaius has small, white flowers, with each flower having three sepals and three petals. The seeds are small and black, and the seedlings are small and green.

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Where to Find Syrrhopodon autotomaius

Syrrhopodon autotomaius is found in the western United States, from California to Washington, as well as in parts of Canada.

Syrrhopodon autotomaius FAQ

What is the scientific name of Syrrhopodon autotomaius?

Syrrhopodon autotomaius

What is the distribution of Syrrhopodon autotomaius?

It is found in Europe and North Africa.

What is the habitat of Syrrhopodon autotomaius?

It grows on rocks and walls in sunny, dry habitats.

Species in the Syrrhopodon genus

Syrrhopodon isthmi, Syrrhopodon obuduensis, Syrrhopodon annotinus, Syrrhopodon armatispinosus, Syrrhopodon fissipapillatus, Syrrhopodon insularum, Syrrhopodon steyermarkii, Syrrhopodon kiiense, Syrrhopodon brasiliensis, Syrrhopodon bartramii, Syrrhopodon stenophyllus, Syrrhopodon africanus, Syrrhopodon albidus, Syrrhopodon albo-vaginatus, Syrrhopodon apertifolius, Syrrhopodon aristifolius, Syrrhopodon armatus, Syrrhopodon asper, Syrrhopodon ciliatus, Syrrhopodon circinatus, Syrrhopodon confertus, Syrrhopodon croceus, Syrrhopodon cuneifolius, Syrrhopodon cymbifolius, Syrrhopodon disciformis, Syrrhopodon elatus, Syrrhopodon elongatus, Syrrhopodon erubescens, Syrrhopodon fimbriatus, Syrrhopodon flammeonervis, Syrrhopodon flexifolius, Syrrhopodon gardneri, Syrrhopodon gaudichaudii, Syrrhopodon graminicola, Syrrhopodon graminifolius, Syrrhopodon helicophyllus, Syrrhopodon hispidissimus, Syrrhopodon hispidocostatus, Syrrhopodon hornschuchii, Syrrhopodon incompletus, Syrrhopodon involutus, Syrrhopodon lamprocarpus, Syrrhopodon leprieurii, Syrrhopodon ligulatus, Syrrhopodon lycopodioides, Syrrhopodon mahensis, Syrrhopodon mammillosus, Syrrhopodon mauritianus, Syrrhopodon muelleri, Syrrhopodon parasiticus,

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

William Dean Reese (1928-2002): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'W.D.Reese' in the authors string.
The Bryophyte Nomenclator: Based on data supplied by Bryonames
Tropicos record: 35187028: Based on data supplied by Bryonames