Kingdom:
Phylum:
Jungermanniidae
Order:
Jungermanniales
Species:
obvoluta
ID:
1208098

Status:
valid

Authors:
(Hook. f. & Taylor) Grolle

Source:
tro

Year:
1960

Citation Micro:
Rev. Bryol. Lichénol. 29: 72 1960

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001207436



Common Names

  • Clasmatocolea obvoluta
  • Clasmatocolea
  • Obvoluta


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Description

Clasmatocolea obvoluta (also called Common Thread-moss, among many other common names) is a small, green, leafy moss. It is native to the Northern Hemisphere, and is found in moist, shady habitats such as woodlands, meadows, and forest floors.

Uses & Benefits

Clasmatocolea obvoluta is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and is a popular choice for rock gardens. It is also used as a ground cover in areas with poor soil and is known to be drought tolerant.

Cultivars, Varieties & Sub-species

Clasmatocolea obvoluta var. cookiana (C. Massal.) J.J. Engel

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Clasmatocolea obvoluta has small, yellow flowers with four petals. Its seeds are small, round and black. Its seedlings are small and green.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Clasmatocolea obvoluta can be propagated by spores or by division. It can be cultivated in moist, shady areas with plenty of organic matter. It prefers acidic soil and can tolerate temperatures down to -5°C.

Where to Find Clasmatocolea obvoluta

Clasmatocolea obvoluta can be found in South America.

Species in the Clasmatocolea genus

Species in the Lophocoleaceae family

Chiloscyphus septatus, Chiloscyphus chinnarensis, Chiloscyphus pallescens, Chiloscyphus polyanthos, Chiloscyphus lepervanchei, Chiloscyphus kehdingianus, Chiloscyphus durus, Chiloscyphus hookeri, Chiloscyphus breviculus, Chiloscyphus rotundifolius, Chiloscyphus greenwelliae, Chiloscyphus kashyapii, Chiloscyphus subacuminatus, Chiloscyphus subsimilis, Chiloscyphus beesleyanus, Chiloscyphus kilauensis, Chiloscyphus koeppensis, Chiloscyphus bifidus, Chiloscyphus laceratus, Chiloscyphus lambertonii, Chiloscyphus latistipus, Chiloscyphus tridens, Chiloscyphus trigonifolius, Chiloscyphus brevistipulus, Chiloscyphus longifissus, Chiloscyphus confertifolius, Chiloscyphus cornutistipulus, Chiloscyphus parapilistipulus, Chiloscyphus ernstianus, Chiloscyphus etesseanus, Chiloscyphus francanus, Chiloscyphus propagulifer, Chiloscyphus quadricilius, Chiloscyphus graeffeanus, Chiloscyphus renauldii, Chiloscyphus scaberulus, Chiloscyphus acutus, Chiloscyphus similis, Chiloscyphus skottsbergianus, Clasmatocolea vermicularis, Clasmatocolea minutiretis, Clasmatocolea verrucosa, Clasmatocolea fulvella, Clasmatocolea rigens, Clasmatocolea trachypus, Clasmatocolea fasciculata, Clasmatocolea humilis, Clasmatocolea inflexispina, Clasmatocolea gayana, Clasmatocolea navistipula,

References

Joseph Dalton Hooker (1817-1911): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Hook.f.' in the authors string.
Thomas Taylor (1775-1848): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Taylor' in the authors string.
Riclef Grolle (1934-2004): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Grolle' in the authors string.
The Bryophyte Nomenclator: Based on data supplied by Bryonames
Tropicos record: 35208306: Based on data supplied by Bryonames