Kingdom:
Phylum:
Dicranidae
Order:
Dicranales
Species:
mauritianus
ID:
1192270

Status:
valid

Authors:
Müll. Hal. ex Ångstr.

Source:
tro

Year:
1876

Citation Micro:
Öfvers. Förh. Kongl. Svenska Vetensk.-Akad. 33(4): 54 1876

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001191608



Common Names

  • Syrrhopodon mauritianus
  • Mauritius Spikemoss
  • Mauritianus Spikemoss


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Description

Syrrhopodon mauritianus (also called Mauritian Spike-Moss, among many other common names) is a species of spike-moss found in tropical regions of Africa. It is a small, evergreen perennial plant with short, creeping stems and small, scale-like leaves. It is found in moist, shady habitats such as forests and woodlands.

Uses & Benefits

Syrrhopodon mauritianus is used in landscaping and gardening as an ornamental grass. It is also used to provide shelter and food for wildlife.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Syrrhopodon mauritianus is small, white or yellow, and has a single petal. The seed is small, dark brown, and round. The seedlings are small and light green.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Syrrhopodon mauritianus can be propagated by division or by sowing spores. It prefers moist, humus-rich, well-drained soil in partial shade. It is tolerant of a wide range of temperatures and can survive temperatures as low as -15°C (5°F). It is relatively drought tolerant once established.

Where to Find Syrrhopodon mauritianus

Syrrhopodon mauritianus can be found in Mauritius.

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

Johan Ångström (1813-1879): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Ångstr.' 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: 35178192: Based on data supplied by Bryonames