Paracromastigum macrostipum - Uses, Benefits & Common Names
Kingdom:
Phylum:
Jungermanniidae
Order:
Jungermanniales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
macrostipum
ID:
1210608
Status:
valid
Authors:
(Steph.) R.M. Schust.
Source:
tro
Year:
1963
Citation Micro:
J. Hattori Bot. Lab. 26: 276 1963
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001209946
Common Names
- Paracromastigum macrostipum
- Macrostipum Paracromastigum
- Macrostipum Moss
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesDescription
Paracromastigum macrostipum (also called Macrostipum Paracromastigum, among many other common names) is a small, cushion-forming liverwort species found in the Northern Hemisphere. It is native to North America, Europe, and Asia. It typically grows in moist, shady habitats such as wet rocks, soil, and tree bark.
Uses & Benefits
Paracromastigum macrostipum has been used as an ornamental plant in gardens and is also used as a groundcover.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
The flower of Paracromastigum macrostipum is a small, yellowish-green cup-shaped structure with a short style. The seed is a small, black, shiny, ovoid structure. The seedlings are small, green and have a single leaf.
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesCultivation and Propagation
Paracromastigum macrostipum can be propagated by division or by seed. It prefers a moist, well-drained soil in partial shade. It is tolerant of a wide range of soils, but does not tolerate drought.
Where to Find Paracromastigum macrostipum
Paracromastigum macrostipum can be found in moist, shady habitats in Europe, North Africa, and Asia.
Paracromastigum macrostipum FAQ
What is the scientific name of Paracromastigum macrostipum?
Paracromastigum macrostipum
What is the common name of Paracromastigum macrostipum?
Large-tipped paracromastigum
What is the habitat of Paracromastigum macrostipum?
Tropical and subtropical moist montane forests
Species in the Paracromastigum genus
Paracromastigum fiordlandiae, Paracromastigum longiscyphum, Paracromastigum drucei, Paracromastigum granatensis, Paracromastigum tristanianum, Paracromastigum succulentum, Paracromastigum dusenii, Paracromastigum macrostipum, Paracromastigum furcifolium, Paracromastigum micromera, Paracromastigum vastilobum, Paracromastigum pachyrhizum, Paracromastigum ryszardii, Paracromastigum denticulatum, Paracromastigum microphyllum, Paracromastigum stipulatum, Paracromastigum subsimplex,
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
Rudolf Mathias Schuster (1921-2012): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'R.M.Schust.' in the authors string.
The Bryophyte Nomenclator: Based on data supplied by Bryonames
Tropicos record: 35211662: Based on data supplied by Bryonames