Status:
valid
Authors:
M.A.M. Renner & E.A. Br.
Source:
tro
Year:
2008
Citation Micro:
Fieldiana, Bot., n.s. 47: 173 2008
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001214497
Common Names
- Mnioloma Stamatotonum
- Mnioloma Moss
- Mnioloma Lichen
Description
Mnioloma stamatotonum (also called 'Stamatotonous Mnioloma', among many other common names) is a liverwort species native to Madagascar. It is a small, tufted liverwort, with a rosette-like growth form. It prefers moist, shady habitats, such as woodlands and grasslands.
Uses & Benefits
Mnioloma stamatotonum is used in traditional Chinese medicine for its anti-inflammatory and anti-bacterial properties. It is also used as an ornamental plant in gardens.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
Mnioloma stamatotonum has small, yellowish-green flowers with a single female and two male stamens. Its seeds are small, dark brown and globose. The seedlings are small and have a single, long-stalked leaf.
Cultivation and Propagation
Mnioloma stamatotonum is a small, tufted moss that grows in moist, shady areas. It is propagated by division of the tufts or by spore sowing. It is best grown in moist, shady areas with plenty of organic matter in the soil. It is tolerant of a wide range of temperatures and can be grown indoors or outdoors.
Where to Find Mnioloma stamatotonum
Mnioloma stamatotonum can be found in the northern hemisphere, in temperate and boreal regions of Europe, Asia, and North America.
Mnioloma stamatotonum FAQ
What is the scientific name of Mnioloma stamatotonum?
Mnioloma stamatotonum
What is the common name of Mnioloma stamatotonum?
Stamatotonum Mnioloma
What is the habitat of Mnioloma stamatotonum?
It is found in moist to wet habitats, such as in streams, lakes, and marshes
Species in the Mnioloma genus
Mnioloma cellulosum,
Mnioloma retusum,
Mnioloma caespitosum,
Mnioloma elliottii,
Mnioloma cyclostipum,
Mnioloma nephrostipum,
Mnioloma fissistipulum,
Mnioloma parallelogramum,
Mnioloma fuscum,
Mnioloma boliviana,
Mnioloma venezuelanum,
Mnioloma novaezelandiae,
Mnioloma stamatotonum,
Mnioloma rhynchophyllum,
Species in the Calypogeiaceae family
Calypogeia fissa,
Calypogeia integristipula,
Calypogeia muelleriana,
Calypogeia neesiana,
Calypogeia peruviana,
Calypogeia sphagnicola,
Calypogeia suecica,
Calypogeia subintegra,
Calypogeia laxa,
Calypogeia tenax,
Calypogeia leptoloma,
Calypogeia rhombifolia,
Calypogeia goebelii,
Calypogeia bidentula,
Calypogeia longifolia,
Calypogeia azurea,
Calypogeia granulata,
Calypogeia annabonensis,
Calypogeia miquelii,
Calypogeia grandistipula,
Calypogeia lunata,
Calypogeia azorica,
Calypogeia cordistipula,
Calypogeia formosana,
Calypogeia tosana,
Calypogeia aeruginosa,
Calypogeia angusta,
Calypogeia asakawana,
Calypogeia contracta,
Calypogeia fujisana,
Calypogeia japonica,
Calypogeia nasuensis,
Calypogeia obovata,
Calypogeia lechleri,
Calypogeia uncinulatula,
Calypogeia densifolia,
Calypogeia mascarenensis,
Calypogeia microstipula,
Calypogeia vietnamica,
Calypogeia andicola,
Calypogeia apiculata,
Calypogeia ceylanica,
Calypogeia cuspidata,
Calypogeia decurrens,
Calypogeia falcata,
Calypogeia kamchatica,
Calypogeia khasiana,
Calypogeia latissima,
Calypogeia lophocoleoides,
Calypogeia marginella,