Mittenothamnium ligulifolium - Uses, Benefits & Common Names
Kingdom:
Phylum:
Hypnanae
Order:
Hypnales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
ligulifolium
ID:
1537398
Status:
valid
Authors:
(E.B. Bartram) J.T. Wynns
Source:
rhakhis
Year:
2020
Citation Micro:
The Bryologist. 123(4): 647. 2020
WFO Identifier:
wfo-1000019818
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Mittenothamnium ligulifolium (also called Ligulate-leaved mittenothamnium, among many other common names) is a species of moss in the Pterigynandraceae family. It is native to Central and South America and is found in forests, grasslands, and shrublands. It has a yellowish-green color and is a small, delicate moss.
Uses & Benefits
Mittenothamnium ligulifolium is used as an ornamental plant and is also used in landscaping. It is also used as a soil stabilizer and erosion control.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
The flower of Mittenothamnium ligulifolium is small, yellowish-green and has 6 petals. The seed is a small, dark brown capsule with a single seed inside. The seedling is a small, yellowish-green plant with a single stem.
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesCultivation and Propagation
Mittenothamnium ligulifolium is a perennial evergreen plant that grows in moist, shady areas. It can be propagated by division or by seed. It prefers a well-drained soil and should be watered regularly. It can be propagated in spring or autumn and should be planted in a sunny spot with some protection from strong winds.
Where to Find Mittenothamnium ligulifolium
Mittenothamnium ligulifolium is native to the eastern United States, from New York to Florida.
Mittenothamnium ligulifolium FAQ
What is the scientific name of Mittenothamnium ligulifolium?
Mittenothamnium ligulifolium
What type of plant is Mittenothamnium ligulifolium?
It is a species of moss.
Where is Mittenothamnium ligulifolium found?
It is found in North America.
Species in the Mittenothamnium genus
Mittenothamnium burelae, Mittenothamnium ctenidioides, Mittenothamnium hookerioides, Mittenothamnium perrieri, Mittenothamnium tenellum, Mittenothamnium scalpellifolium, Mittenothamnium andicola, Mittenothamnium aptychella, Mittenothamnium bescherellei, Mittenothamnium brachythecioides, Mittenothamnium camptorrhynchum, Mittenothamnium capillirameum, Mittenothamnium caudiforme, Mittenothamnium decurrens, Mittenothamnium delicatulum, Mittenothamnium eurystomum, Mittenothamnium expallescens, Mittenothamnium glaucissimum, Mittenothamnium heterostachys, Mittenothamnium horridulum, Mittenothamnium humile, Mittenothamnium iporanganum, Mittenothamnium isopterygioides, Mittenothamnium jamesonii, Mittenothamnium lacouterei, Mittenothamnium langsdorffii, Mittenothamnium lehmannii, Mittenothamnium leptoreptans, Mittenothamnium limosum, Mittenothamnium longoreptans, Mittenothamnium loriforme, Mittenothamnium macroblepharum, Mittenothamnium macrodontium, Mittenothamnium madagassum, Mittenothamnium megapelmatum, Mittenothamnium microthamnioides, Mittenothamnium micrurum, Mittenothamnium modestum, Mittenothamnium mucidum, Mittenothamnium mycostelium, Mittenothamnium nanopolymorphum, Mittenothamnium overlaetii, Mittenothamnium oxyrrhynchioides, Mittenothamnium oxystegum, Mittenothamnium pachythecium, Mittenothamnium plinthophilum, Mittenothamnium plumosum, Mittenothamnium pseudoelegans, Mittenothamnium pseudoreptans, Mittenothamnium puiggarii,
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
The Bryophyte Nomenclator: Based on data supplied by Bryonames
Tropicos record: 100510485: Based on data supplied by Bryonames