Status:
valid
Authors:
E.B. Bartram
Source:
tro
Year:
1962
Citation Micro:
Rev. Bryol. Lichénol. 30: 206 1962
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001183325
Common Names
- Macrothamniella robbinsii
- Robbins's Macrothamniella
- Macrothamniella Moss
Description
Macrothamniella robbinsii (also called Macrothamniella robbinsii, among many other common names) is a species of moss native to the Himalayas, Japan, Korea, and Taiwan. It is a small, tufted moss that grows in moist, shady places such as forests, roadsides, and streams.
Uses & Benefits
Macrothamniella robbinsii is used in horticulture and landscaping as a ground cover and for erosion control.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
Macrothamniella robbinsii has small white flowers with four petals and 8 stamens. The seeds are small and black. The seedlings have a single pair of cotyledons.
Cultivation and Propagation
Macrothamniella robbinsii is an evergreen moss that is native to temperate regions of Europe and North America. It can be grown in moist, humus-rich soil in partial shade. Propagation is by spores or division of the stem.
Where to Find Macrothamniella robbinsii
Macrothamniella robbinsii can be found in North America, Europe, and Asia.
Macrothamniella robbinsii FAQ
What is the scientific name of Macrothamniella robbinsii?
Macrothamniella robbinsii
What type of plant is Macrothamniella robbinsii?
Moss
Where is Macrothamniella robbinsii found?
North America and Europe
Species in the Macrothamniella genus
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,