Kingdom:
Phylum:
Dicranidae
Order:
Dicranales
Species:
robustum
ID:
1175729

Status:
valid

Authors:
Dozy & Molk.

Source:
tro

Year:
1855

Citation Micro:
Bryol. Jav. 1: 21. 17 1855

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001175067



Common Names

  • Schistomitrium robustum
  • Robustum Schistomitrium Moss
  • Robustum Haircap Moss


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Description

Schistomitrium robustum (also called Robust 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 robustum is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a soil stabilizer.

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 robustum

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

Schistomitrium robustum FAQ

What is the scientific name of Schistomitrium robustum?

Schistomitrium robustum

What is the common name of Schistomitrium robustum?

Robust Schistomitrium

What is the habitat of Schistomitrium robustum?

Schistomitrium robustum is found in wet, shady habitats, such as moist 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

Julian(us) Hendrik Molkenboer (1816-1854): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Molk.' in the authors string.
Frans Dozy (1807-1856): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Dozy' in the authors string.
The Bryophyte Nomenclator: Based on data supplied by Bryonames
Tropicos record: 35149332: Based on data supplied by Bryonames