Kingdom:
Phylum:
Hypnanae
Order:
Hypnales
Family:
Species:
reptans
ID:
1187894

Status:
valid

Authors:
(Hedw.) Cardot

Source:
tro

Year:
1913

Citation Micro:
Rev. Bryol. 40: 21 1913

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001187232



Common Names

  • Mittenothamnium reptans
  • Reptans Moss
  • Mossy Moss


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Description

Mittenothamnium reptans (also called Mitten's moss, among many other common names) is a species of moss found in the Northern Hemisphere. It is a small, yellow-green moss with a thin, prostrate stem. It is native to North America, Europe, and Asia, and can be found in moist, shady habitats.

Uses & Benefits

Mittenothamnium reptans is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a ground cover in areas where it can thrive.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Mittenothamnium reptans is a small, yellowish-green, star-shaped flower. The seed is a small, black, round seed. The seedlings are small, green, and have a single leaf.

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Where to Find Mittenothamnium reptans

Mittenothamnium reptans is native to Mexico.

Mittenothamnium reptans FAQ

What is the scientific name of Mittenothamnium reptans?

Mittenothamnium reptans

What type of plant is Mittenothamnium reptans?

Moss

Where is Mittenothamnium reptans found?

North America, Europe, and Asia

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

Johann Hedwig (1730-1799): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Hedw.' in the authors string.
Jules Cardot (1860-1934): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Cardot' in the authors string.
The Bryophyte Nomenclator: Based on data supplied by Bryonames
Tropicos record: 35169938: Based on data supplied by Bryonames