Kingdom:
Phylum:
Hypnanae
Order:
Hypnales
Family:
Species:
guatemalense
ID:
1195974

Status:
valid

Authors:
J.R. Rohrer

Source:
tro

Year:
1986

Citation Micro:
Bryologist 89: 29. f. 6–9 1986

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001195312

Common Names

  • Elmeriobryum guatemalense
  • Guatemalan Elmeriobryum
  • Guatemalan Moss

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Description

Elmeriobryum guatemalense (also called 'Elmeriobryum guatemalense var. guatemalense', among many other common names) is a species of moss native to Central and South America. It is a small, cushion-forming moss with a yellow-green color and a prostrate growth form. It is found in moist, shady habitats, such as in the understory of forests.

Uses & Benefits

Elmeriobryum guatemalense is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a groundcover in rock gardens.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Elmeriobryum guatemalense has small, yellowish-green flowers that bloom in the spring. The seeds are small, brown and oval-shaped. The seedlings are small and have a single, narrow leaf.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Elmeriobryum guatemalense is a species of moss that can be cultivated and propagated by division of the plant. The plant is best grown in moist, shady areas with acidic soil. It can also be propagated by spore sowing, which is done by collecting the spores from the plant and sowing them in a moist, shady area with acidic soil.

Where to Find Elmeriobryum guatemalense

Elmeriobryum guatemalense can be found in Central America.

Elmeriobryum guatemalense FAQ

What is the scientific name of Elmeriobryum guatemalense?

Elmeriobryum guatemalense

What type of plant is Elmeriobryum guatemalense?

A moss

Where is Elmeriobryum guatemalense found?

Central America

Species in the Hypnaceae family

Acritodon nephophilus, Austrohondaella limata, Bryosedgwickia barlassinae, Chryso-hypnum elegantulum, Chryso-hypnum patens, Chryso-hypnum diminutivum, Chryso-hypnum demaretii, Chryso-hypnum cavifolium, Chryso-hypnum frondosum, Chryso-hypnum crosbyi, Chryso-hypnum hylophilum, Chryso-hypnum rostratulum, Chryso-hypnum smithii, Crepidophyllum modestum, Ctenidiadelphus plumularia, Cyathothecium distichaceum, Dacryophyllum falcifolium, Ectropotheciella decrescens, Ectropotheciella distichophylla, Ectropotheciopsis novoguineensis, Ectropothecium glossophylloides, Ectropothecium laxirete, Ectropothecium aciculare, Ectropothecium adnatum, Ectropothecium aeruginosum, Ectropothecium affine, Ectropothecium afromolluscum, Ectropothecium andrei, Ectropothecium aneitense, Ectropothecium angusto-textum, Ectropothecium anisophyllum, Ectropothecium annamense, Ectropothecium arcuatum, Ectropothecium arfakense, Ectropothecium aubertii, Ectropothecium aureo-crispum, Ectropothecium aureum, Ectropothecium aurifolium, Ectropothecium barbelloides, Ectropothecium bingerianum, Ectropothecium bowiei, Ectropothecium brachycladulum, Ectropothecium brevifalcatum, Ectropothecium buitenzorgii, Ectropothecium burmense, Ectropothecium campaniforme, Ectropothecium campanulatum, Ectropothecium capillisetum, Ectropothecium carolinarum, Ectropothecium chamissonis,

References

Joseph Raphael Rohrer (b.1954): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'J.R.Rohrer' in the authors string.
The Bryophyte Nomenclator: Based on data supplied by Bryonames
Tropicos record: 35183572: Based on data supplied by Bryonames