Kingdom:
Phylum:
Dicranidae
Order:
Pottiales
Genus:
Species:
plumula
ID:
1187815

Status:
valid

Authors:
(Mitt.) Lindb.

Source:
tro

Year:
1863

Citation Micro:
Öfvers. Förh. Kongl. Svenska Vetensk.-Akad. 19: 606 1863

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001187153



Common Names

  • Mittenia plumula
  • Plumular Mittenia
  • Plumula Mittenia


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Uses & Benefits

Mittenia plumula has been used as an ornamental plant and as a natural dye for fabrics.

Cultivars, Varieties & Sub-species

Mittenia plumula var. gigantea B.C. Tan

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flowers of Mittenia plumula are small and inconspicuous, with a single perianth and a single stamen. The seeds are small and black, and the seedlings are small and delicate.

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Where to Find Mittenia plumula

Mittenia plumula can be found in the tropical regions of South America, including Brazil, Peru, and Bolivia.

Species in the Mittenia genus

Species in the Mitteniaceae family

References

Sextus Otto Lindberg (1835-1889): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Lindb.' in the authors string.
William Mitten (1819-1906): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Mitt.' in the authors string.
The Bryophyte Nomenclator: Based on data supplied by Bryonames
Tropicos record: 35169846: Based on data supplied by Bryonames