Kingdom:
Phylum:
Dicranidae
Order:
Dicranales
Species:
mcphersonii
ID:
1210912

Status:
valid

Authors:
(B.H. Allen) M.J. Price

Source:
tro

Year:
2002

Citation Micro:
J. Bryol. 24: 304 2002

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001210250



Common Names

  • Eucamptodontopsis mcphersonii
  • McPherson's Eucamptodontopsis
  • McPherson's Leafy Liverwort


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Description

Eucamptodontopsis mcphersonii (also called Eucamptodontopsis mcphersonii, among many other common names) is a small, moss species native to Europe and North America. It has a flat, leaf-like body that is green in color and grows up to 1 cm in length. It is found in damp, shady forests and is often found growing on rocks and tree trunks.

Uses & Benefits

Eucamptodontopsis mcphersonii has been used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a food source for livestock.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Eucamptodontopsis mcphersonii has small, yellowish-green flowers that are arranged in clusters on the stem. The seeds are tiny and black. The seedlings have two small, pointed leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Eucamptodontopsis mcphersonii is a small, cushion-forming moss that grows in moist, shady areas. It is relatively easy to cultivate and propagate. To cultivate, sow spores on moist, nutrient-rich soil in a shady area. To propagate, divide existing mats of moss or use stem cuttings. Keep the soil moist and fertilize regularly.

Where to Find Eucamptodontopsis mcphersonii

Eucamptodontopsis mcphersonii is found in tropical and subtropical regions of the world, including South America, Africa, and Asia.

Species in the Dicranaceae family

Braunfelsia angustifolia, Braunfelsia dicranoides, Braunfelsia edentula, Braunfelsia enervis, Braunfelsia plicata, Braunfelsia aenea, Braunfelsia muscicola, Brotherobryum dekockii, Brotherobryum macgregorii, Brotherobryum undulatifolium, Brotherobryum sleumeri, Chorisodontium aciphyllum, Chorisodontium mittenii, Chorisodontium nigricans, Chorisodontium setaceum, Chorisodontium speciosum, Chorisodontium dicranellatum, Chorisodontium magellanicum, Chorisodontium spegazzinii, Chorisodontium luridum, Cryptodicranum armittii, Dicnemon calycinum, Dicnemon semicryptum, Dicnemon cuspidatum, Dicnemon pancheri, Dicnemon planifolium, Dicnemon spathoideum, Dicnemon dixonianum, Dicnemon seriatum, Dicnemon cochlearifolium, Dicnemon subpiliferum, Dicnemon robbinsii, Dicnemon novae-guineae, Dicnemon aneitense, Dicranoloma angustatum, Dicranoloma arfakianum, Dicranoloma assimile, Dicranoloma australe, Dicranoloma austro-scoparium, Dicranoloma billardierei, Dicranoloma blumii, Dicranoloma brachysteleum, Dicranoloma brasiliense, Dicranoloma braunii, Dicranoloma brevifolium, Dicranoloma brevisetum, Dicranoloma calycinum, Dicranoloma capillare, Dicranoloma capillifolioides, Dicranoloma confusum,

References

Bruce H. Allen (b.1952): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'B.H.Allen' in the authors string.
Michelle Judith Price (b.1972): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'M.J.Price' in the authors string.
The Bryophyte Nomenclator: Based on data supplied by Bryonames
Tropicos record: 35212092: Based on data supplied by Bryonames