Mastigobryum ruficaule - Uses, Benefits & Common Names
Kingdom:
Phylum:
Jungermanniidae
Order:
Jungermanniales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
ruficaule
ID:
1525571
Status:
valid
Authors:
Beauverd
Source:
rhakhis
Year:
1924
Citation Micro:
Species Hepaticarum. 6: 485. 1924
WFO Identifier:
wfo-1000011101
Common Names
- Mastigobryum Ruficaule
- Ruficaule's Mastigobryum
- Ruficaule Mastigobryum
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesDescription
Mastigobryum ruficaule (also called 'Red-stemmed Moss', among many other common names) is a species of moss found in the Northern Hemisphere. It is a small, yellow-green moss with long, slender stems and small, oval-shaped leaves. It is native to North America, Europe, and Asia, and is commonly found in moist, shady areas such as woodlands and forests.
Uses & Benefits
Mastigobryum ruficaule is used as a soil conditioner and for erosion control. It is also used as a food source for livestock and as a source of fiber for weaving.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
The flower of Mastigobryum ruficaule is small and yellow, with a single stamen. The seed is small and black, and the seedlings are thin and light green.
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesCultivation and Propagation
Mastigobryum ruficaule is a small, tufted moss with a wide distribution. It is found in moist, shaded areas in temperate and tropical regions. It is propagated by spores or by division of the tufts. It prefers moist, shady conditions and can tolerate some drought. It is best grown in a well-drained, humus-rich soil.
Where to Find Mastigobryum ruficaule
Mastigobryum ruficaule is native to South America.
Mastigobryum ruficaule FAQ
What is the scientific name of Mastigobryum ruficaule?
Mastigobryum ruficaule
What is the common name of Mastigobryum ruficaule?
Unknown
Where is Mastigobryum ruficaule found?
South America
Species in the Mastigobryum genus
Mastigobryum rajanum, Mastigobryum venezuelanum, Mastigobryum vermiculare, Mastigobryum ledermannii, Mastigobryum londbergii, Mastigobryum asperum, Mastigobryum longifolium, Mastigobryum madagassum, Mastigobryum minutitextum, Mastigobryum multidens, Mastigobryum muscicola, Mastigobryum nigricans, Mastigobryum nipuranum, Mastigobryum palmicola, Mastigobryum decurrens, Mastigobryum deningeri, Mastigobryum dentistipulum, Mastigobryum everettii, Mastigobryum ribehanum, Mastigobryum ruficaule, Mastigobryum schraderbergii, Mastigobryum squamulistipum, Mastigobryum subhyalinum, Mastigobryum karstenii, Mastigobryum aberrans,
Species in the Lepidoziaceae family
Acromastigum anisostomum, Acromastigum bancanum, Acromastigum bifidum, Acromastigum brotheri, Acromastigum capillare, Acromastigum colensoanum, Acromastigum cunninghamii, Acromastigum echinatiforme, Acromastigum echinatum, Acromastigum exiguum, Acromastigum exile, Acromastigum filum, Acromastigum fimbriatum, Acromastigum inaequilaterum, Acromastigum integrifolium, Acromastigum laetevirens, Acromastigum linganum, Acromastigum mooreanum, Acromastigum obliquatum, Acromastigum tenax, Acromastigum verticale, Acromastigum moratii, Acromastigum pusillum, Acromastigum stellare, Acromastigum rigidum, Acromastigum subechinatiforme, Acromastigum adaptatum, Acromastigum divaricatum, Acromastigum longirete, Acromastigum fumosum, Acromastigum furcatifolium, Acromastigum herzogii, Acromastigum homodictyon, Acromastigum implexum, Acromastigum interstisiale, Acromastigum laevigatum, Acromastigum lamyi, Acromastigum leptophyllum, Acromastigum lobuliferum, Acromastigum marginatum, Acromastigum microstichum, Acromastigum prismaticale, Acromastigum stenophyllum, Acromastigum aurescens, Acromastigum caledonicum, Acromastigum carcinum, Acromastigum cavifolium, Acromastigum curtilobum, Amazoopsis diplopoda, Amazoopsis gracilis,
References
The Bryophyte Nomenclator: Based on data supplied by Bryonames
Tropicos record: 100455797: Based on data supplied by Bryonames