Kingdom:
Phylum:
Bryanae
Order:
Bryales
Family:
Species:
aristata
ID:
1200616

Status:
valid

Authors:
Herzog

Source:
tro

Year:
1938

Citation Micro:
Repert. Spec. Nov. Regni Veg. 45: 46. pl. 260: f. d–g 1938

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001199954





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Description

Mielichhoferia aristata (also called Awned Mielichhoferia, among many other common names) is a small moss with a creeping stem and small, bright green, ovate leaves. It is native to the tropical regions of South America and is found in humid, shady areas.

Uses & Benefits

Mielichhoferia aristata is used in horticulture as a groundcover plant and in rock gardens. It is also used as a decorative plant in terrariums and aquariums.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Mielichhoferia aristata is a small, white, star-shaped flower with five petals. The seed is a small, black, round seed. The seedlings are small, green, and have a single leaf.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Mielichhoferia aristata can be propagated by spores or by division of the plant. It prefers moist, shady conditions and should be grown in a well-draining soil. It should be fertilized regularly with a balanced fertilizer and watered regularly. It is also important to keep the soil slightly acidic.

Where to Find Mielichhoferia aristata

Mielichhoferia aristata is native to Europe, North Africa, and parts of Asia.

Species in the Mielichhoferia genus

Mielichhoferia shevockii, Mielichhoferia pilifera, Mielichhoferia acuminata, Mielichhoferia acutifolia, Mielichhoferia argentifolia, Mielichhoferia auriseta, Mielichhoferia badhwarii, Mielichhoferia borbonica, Mielichhoferia brotheri, Mielichhoferia bryocarpa, Mielichhoferia canescens, Mielichhoferia coarctata, Mielichhoferia demissa, Mielichhoferia diplodonta, Mielichhoferia elgonensis, Mielichhoferia elongata, Mielichhoferia grammocarpa, Mielichhoferia gymna, Mielichhoferia herzogii, Mielichhoferia humipetens, Mielichhoferia hymenostomoides, Mielichhoferia immersidens, Mielichhoferia lahulensis, Mielichhoferia leptoclada, Mielichhoferia linderi, Mielichhoferia lonchocarpa, Mielichhoferia longiseta, Mielichhoferia lorentziana, Mielichhoferia macrodonta, Mielichhoferia manca, Mielichhoferia megalocarpum, Mielichhoferia micropoma, Mielichhoferia mielichhoferiana, Mielichhoferia ochracea, Mielichhoferia ovalis, Mielichhoferia pampae, Mielichhoferia patagonica, Mielichhoferia macrophylla, Mielichhoferia antisanensis, Mielichhoferia plumosa, Mielichhoferia punctulata, Mielichhoferia robusta, Mielichhoferia sanguinolenta, Mielichhoferia schmidii, Mielichhoferia secundifolia, Mielichhoferia seriola, Mielichhoferia serrae, Mielichhoferia serridens, Mielichhoferia sinensis, Mielichhoferia speluncae,

Species in the Mniaceae family

Mniobryum brevisetum, Mniobryum linderi, Mniobryum pergracile, Mniobryum perlaxum, Mniobryum rubrum, Mniobryum ruwenzorense, Mniobryum sparsifolium, Mniobryum tortifolium, Webera denticostata, Webera striatidens, Webera taylorii, Webera synoica, Cinclidium arcticum, Cinclidium latifolium, Cinclidium minutifolium, Cinclidium stygium, Cinclidium subrotundum, Cinclidium alaskanum, Cyrtomnium hymenophyllum, Cyrtomnium hymenophylloides, Epipterygium brasiliense, Epipterygium convalleum, Epipterygium immarginatum, Epipterygium mandonii, Epipterygium mexicanum, Epipterygium puiggarii, Epipterygium rigidum, Epipterygium tozeri, Epipterygium wrightii, Epipterygium koelzii, Epipterygium vanuatuicum, Epipterygium opararense, Epipterygium nagasakense, Epipterygium orbifolium, Epipterygium atlanticum, Epipterygium biauritum, Epipterygium oreophilum, Epipterygium yunnanense, Leucolepis acanthoneura, Mielichhoferia shevockii, Mielichhoferia pilifera, Mielichhoferia acuminata, Mielichhoferia acutifolia, Mielichhoferia argentifolia, Mielichhoferia auriseta, Mielichhoferia badhwarii, Mielichhoferia borbonica, Mielichhoferia brotheri, Mielichhoferia bryocarpa, Mielichhoferia canescens,

References

Theodor Herzog (1880-1961): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Herzog' in the authors string.
The Bryophyte Nomenclator: Based on data supplied by Bryonames
Tropicos record: 35190601: Based on data supplied by Bryonames