Kingdom:
Phylum:
Jungermanniidae
Order:
Jungermanniales
Species:
micromera
ID:
1211142

Status:
valid

Authors:
(Spruce) R.M. Schust.

Source:
tro

Year:
1963

Citation Micro:
J. Hattori Bot. Lab. 26: 276 1963

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001210480



Common Names

  • Paracromastigum micromera
  • Micromera Paracromastigum
  • Micromera Feather Moss


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Description

Paracromastigum micromera (also called 'Fern Moss', among many other common names) is a small, cushion-forming moss with glossy, yellow-green leaves. It is native to North America, Europe, and Asia, and is found in moist, shady habitats.

Uses & Benefits

Paracromastigum micromera is used for its ornamental value in gardens and as a ground cover.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Paracromastigum micromera has small, yellow-green flowers with four tepals. Its seeds are small and black, and its seedlings are small and delicate.

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Where to Find Paracromastigum micromera

Paracromastigum micromera can be found in the tropical rainforests of South America, particularly in the Amazon region.

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

Richard Spruce (1817-1893): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Spruce' in the authors string.
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: 35212370: Based on data supplied by Bryonames