Kingdom:
Phylum:
Jungermanniidae
Order:
Jungermanniales
Species:
exsectiformis
ID:
1197335

Status:
valid

Authors:
(Breidl.) Schiffn. ex Loeske

Source:
tro

Year:
1909

Citation Micro:
Hedwigia 49: 13 1909

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001196673





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Description

Tritomaria exsectiformis (also called Exsectiform Tritomaria, among many other common names) is a small moss species that is found in North America. It is a tufted moss with a light green color and its leaves are arranged in two rows. It is found in dry, rocky habitats and is typically found on limestone rocks.

Uses & Benefits

Tritomaria exsectiformis has no known non-medical uses or benefits.

Cultivars, Varieties & Sub-species

Tritomaria exsectiformis sub. arctica R.M. Schust.
Tritomaria exsectiformis sub. camerunensis S.W. Arnell ex Váňa

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Tritomaria exsectiformis has small, yellow-green flowers that are borne on short stalks. Its seeds are small, black, and round. The seedlings are small and have a single, oval-shaped leaf.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Tritomaria exsectiformis is a small, cushion-forming moss that grows in moist, shady areas. It is propagated by spores or by division of the thalli. The spores should be sown on a moist, sterile medium and kept in a warm, humid environment until germination occurs. The thalli can be divided into small pieces and planted in a moist, sterile medium. The plants should be kept in a warm, humid environment until they have established.

Where to Find Tritomaria exsectiformis

Tritomaria exsectiformis can be found in Europe, North Africa, and the Middle East.

Species in the Lophoziaceae family

Andrewsianthus bilobus, Andrewsianthus zantenii, Andrewsianthus koponenii, Andrewsianthus cavifolius, Andrewsianthus aberrans, Andrewsianthus perigonialis, Andrewsianthus hodgsoniae, Andrewsianthus scabrellus, Andrewsianthus sphenoloboides, Andrewsianthus bidens, Andrewsianthus carinatus, Andrewsianthus chimbuensis, Andrewsianthus kinabaluensis, Andrewsianthus marionensis, Andrewsianthus mizutanii, Andrewsianthus papillosus, Andrewsianthus puniceus, Andrewsianthus recurvifolius, Andrewsianthus sundaicus, Gerhildiella rossneriana, Heterogemma laxa, Heterogemma capitata, Lophozia pacifica, Lophozia ascendens, Lophozia guttulata, Lophozia latifolia, Lophozia ventricosa, Lophozia silvicola, Lophozia wenzelii, Lophozia laxepinnata, Lophozia serpens, Lophozia subdichotoma, Lophozia tenuicula, Lophozia longiflora, Lophozia silvicoloides, Lophozia ciliata, Lophozia savicziae, Lophozia lacerata, Lophozia pallida, Lophozia schusterana, Lophozia lantratoviae, Lophozia austrosibirica, Lophozia murmanica, Lophozia koreana, Lophozia obscura, Lophozia parciformis, Lophozia svalbardensis, Lophozia udarii, Lophozia fuscovirens, Lophozia indica,

References

Johann Breidler (1828-1913): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Breidl.' in the authors string.
Leopold Loeske (1865-1935): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Loeske' in the authors string.
The Bryophyte Nomenclator: Based on data supplied by Bryonames
Tropicos record: 35185787: Based on data supplied by Bryonames