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
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.
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 Macrothamnium genus
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,