Kingdom:
Phylum:
Dicranidae
Order:
Dicranales
Species:
mucronifolium
ID:
1175726

Status:
valid

Authors:
(A. Braun ex Müll. Hal.) M. Fleisch.

Source:
tro

Year:
1904

Citation Micro:
Musci Buitenzorg 1: 161. 21 1904

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001175064



Common Names

  • Schistomitrium mucronifolium
  • Mucronifolium Schistomitrium Moss
  • Mucronifolium Haircap Moss


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Description

Schistomitrium mucronifolium (also called Mucronate-leaved Schistomitrium, among many other common names) is a species of liverwort in the family Metzgeriaceae. It is found in the tropical regions of Africa, Asia, Australia, and the Americas. It grows in moist, shady places in forests, on rocks, and in grasslands.

Uses & Benefits

Schistomitrium mucronifolium is used as a soil stabilizer and for erosion control.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Flower: Small, yellow-green, with a short, cylindrical calyx. Seed: Small, oval-shaped, with a thin, membranous testa. Seedlings: Short, with a single, erect leaf.

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Where to Find Schistomitrium mucronifolium

Schistomitrium mucronifolium is found in tropical and subtropical regions of the world, including Africa, Asia, Australia, and the Americas.

Schistomitrium mucronifolium FAQ

What is the scientific name of Schistomitrium mucronifolium?

Schistomitrium mucronifolium

What is the common name of Schistomitrium mucronifolium?

Mucronate Schistomitrium

What is the habitat of Schistomitrium mucronifolium?

Schistomitrium mucronifolium is found in moist, shady habitats, such as forests and bogs.

Species in the Leucobryaceae family

Holomitriopsis laevifolia, Mitrobryum koelzii, Sphaerothecium phascoideum, Sphaerothecium reconditum, Sphaerothecium subchlorophyllosum, Steyermarkiella anomalodictya, Atractylocarpus alpinus, Atractylocarpus alticaulis, Atractylocarpus brasiliensis, Atractylocarpus longisetus, Atractylocarpus nanus, Atractylocarpus neocaledonicus, Atractylocarpus patagonicus, Atractylocarpus madagascariensis, Atractylocarpus novoguineensis, Atractylocarpus subporodictyon, Brothera leana, Campylopodiella himalayana, Campylopodiella flagellacea, Campylopodiella crenulata, Campylopodiella stenocarpa, Campylopodiella dorothyae, Campylopus joshii, Campylopus incurvatus, Campylopus laxoventralis, Campylopus sharpii, Campylopus acuminatus, Campylopus aemulans, Campylopus albidovirens, Campylopus ambiguus, Campylopus amboroensis, Campylopus anderssonii, Campylopus andreanus, Campylopus angustiretis, Campylopus arctocarpus, Campylopus arcuatus, Campylopus areodictyon, Campylopus argyrocaulon, Campylopus asperifolius, Campylopus atrovirens, Campylopus aureonitens, Campylopus austro-alpinus, Campylopus austrosubulatus, Campylopus bartramiaceus, Campylopus beauverdianus, Campylopus belangeri, Campylopus bicolor, Campylopus brevipilus, Campylopus brunneus, Campylopus cambouei,

References

Alexander Braun (1805-1877): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'A.Braun' in the authors string.
Max Fleischer (1861-1930): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'M.Fleisch.' in the authors string.
The Bryophyte Nomenclator: Based on data supplied by Bryonames
Tropicos record: 35149329: Based on data supplied by Bryonames