Kingdom:
Phylum:
Hypnanae
Order:
Hypnales
Species:
macrocarpum
ID:
1176700

Status:
valid

Authors:
(Reinw. & Hornsch.) M. Fleisch.

Source:
tro

Year:
1905

Citation Micro:
Hedwigia 44: 308 1905

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001176038



Common Names

  • Macrothamnium macrocarpum
  • Macrocarpum Macrothamnium
  • Macrocarpum Moss


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Description

Macrothamnium macrocarpum (also called Cape-ivy, among many other common names) is an evergreen, perennial climber with glossy, dark green leaves. It is native to South Africa and is found in rocky areas, forest margins and riverbanks.

Uses & Benefits

Macrothamnium macrocarpum is used as an ornamental plant in aquariums and as a food source for aquatic animals.

Cultivars, Varieties & Sub-species

Macrothamnium macrocarpum var. breviacutum Tixier

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Macrothamnium macrocarpum is a small, yellow-green, cup-shaped flower with five petals. The seed is a small, black, oval-shaped seed. The seedlings are small, with a single, thin stem and two small, oval-shaped leaves.

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Where to Find Macrothamnium macrocarpum

Macrothamnium macrocarpum can be found in the Northern Hemisphere, including Europe, North America, and Asia.

Macrothamnium macrocarpum FAQ

What is the scientific name of Macrothamnium macrocarpum?

Macrothamnium macrocarpum

What is the common name of Macrothamnium macrocarpum?

Macrocarpum Macrothamnium

What is the natural habitat of Macrothamnium macrocarpum?

Tropical and subtropical regions

Species in the Hylocomiaceae family

Hylocomiastrum himalayanum, Hylocomiastrum pyrenaicum, Hylocomiastrum umbratum, Hylocomium splendens, Leptohymenium brachystegium, Leptohymenium breutelii, Leptohymenium dentatum, Leptohymenium hokinense, Leptohymenium longisetaceum, Leptohymenium loriferum, Leptohymenium stramineum, Leptohymenium tenue, Leptohymenium sharpii, Loeskeobryum brevirostre, Loeskeobryum cavifolium, Macrothamnium javense, Macrothamnium macrocarpum, Macrothamnium leptohymenioides, Meteoriella soluta, Neodolichomitra yunnanensis, Orontobryum hookeri, Orontobryum darjeelingensis, Pleurozium schreberi, Pleurozium quitense, Puiggariopsis aurifolia, Rhytidiadelphus loreus, Rhytidiadelphus squarrosus, Rhytidiadelphus japonicus, Rhytidiadelphus subpinnatus, Rhytidiadelphus pacificus, Rhytidiopsis robusta, Leptocladiella delicatula, Leptocladiella flagellaris, Leptocladiella psilura, Hylocomiadelphus triquetrus,

References

Christian Friedrich Hornschuch (1793-1850): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Hornsch.' in the authors string.
Caspar Georg Carl Reinwardt (1773-1854): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Reinw.' in the authors string.
Max Fleischer (1861-1930): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'M.Fleisch.' in the authors string.
The Bryophyte Nomenclator: Based on data supplied by Bryonames
Tropicos record: 35150706: Based on data supplied by Bryonames