Mittenothamnium novahispanicum - Uses, Benefits & Common Names
Kingdom:
Phylum:
Hypnanae
Order:
Hypnales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
novahispanicum
ID:
1537399
Status:
valid
Authors:
B.H. Allen
Source:
rhakhis
Year:
2018
Citation Micro:
Monographs in Systematic Botany from the Missouri Botanical Garden. 132: 592. 2018
WFO Identifier:
wfo-1000019819
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesDescription
Mittenothamnium novahispanicum (also called New Hispanic 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 novahispanicum 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 novahispanicum 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 novahispanicum is a terrestrial moss that can be propagated by division. It prefers moist, shady environments and can be cultivated in a pot or in the ground. It is best to keep the soil moist and lightly fertilized. It can also be propagated from spores.
Where to Find Mittenothamnium novahispanicum
Mittenothamnium novahispanicum can be found in the eastern United States, from New York to Florida.
Mittenothamnium novahispanicum FAQ
What is the scientific name of Mittenothamnium novahispanicum?
Mittenothamnium novahispanicum
What type of plant is Mittenothamnium novahispanicum?
It is a species of moss.
Where is Mittenothamnium novahispanicum 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: 100472083: Based on data supplied by Bryonames