Kingdom:
Phylum:
Dicranidae
Order:
Dicranales
Species:
proliferum
ID:
1170271

Status:
valid

Authors:
(Mitt.) E. Hegewald

Source:
tro

Year:
1978

Citation Micro:
Bryologist 81: 527 1978

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001169609



Common Names

  • Macrodictyum proliferum
  • Proliferum
  • Proliferum Macrodictyum


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Description

Macrodictyum proliferum (also called Proliferous moss, among many other common names) is a species of moss found in Europe and North America. It is a medium-sized, yellowish-green moss with a short stem and small, ovate leaves. It typically grows in moist, shady habitats, such as forests, woodlands, and grasslands.

Uses & Benefits

Macrodictyum proliferum is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and parks. It is also used in the production of biofuels and as a source of natural dyes.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Macrodictyum proliferum has a flower with a single, yellowish-green, star-shaped perianth. The seed is a small, black, shiny, and round-shaped. The seedlings are small and have a single leaf.

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Where to Find Macrodictyum proliferum

Macrodictyum proliferum can be found in tropical regions of 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

William Mitten (1819-1906): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Mitt.' in the authors string.
The Bryophyte Nomenclator: Based on data supplied by Bryonames
Tropicos record: 35140839: Based on data supplied by Bryonames