Kingdom:
Phylum:
Bryanae
Order:
Bryales
Family:
Species:
cuspidata
ID:
1195403

Status:
valid

Authors:
(Herzog) A.J. Shaw & H.A. Crum

Source:
tro

Year:
1984

Citation Micro:
J. Hattori Bot. Lab. 57: 367 1984

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001194741



Common Names

  • Mielichhoferia cuspidata
  • Cuspidata Mielichhoferia Moss
  • Cuspidata Moss


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Description

Mielichhoferia cuspidata (also called Cuspidate Mielichhoferia Moss, among many other common names) is a moss species found in North America, Europe, and Asia. It is a small, delicate moss with a pale green color and a forked branching pattern. It is found in moist, shady areas, such as woodlands, forests, and grasslands.

Uses & Benefits

Mielichhoferia cuspidata is a species of moss that has many non-medical uses. It is commonly used as a decorative element in gardens and flower beds, as a soil stabilizer, and for erosion control.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Mielichhoferia cuspidata is small and yellow in color. The seed is a small, black, oval-shaped seed. The seedlings are thin, light green, and have a single, long leaf.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Mielichhoferia cuspidata is a small, tufted moss native to North America. It prefers moist, shady areas and acidic soils. It can be propagated by division or by spore sowing. It can also be grown from cuttings. It should be planted in a moist, shady area and kept consistently moist. It should be fertilized with a balanced fertilizer once a month during the growing season.

Where to Find Mielichhoferia cuspidata

Mielichhoferia cuspidata is found in Europe and North Africa.

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.
Arthur Jonathan Shaw (b.1954): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'A.J.Shaw' in the authors string.
Howard Alvin Crum (1922-2002): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'H.A.Crum' in the authors string.
The Bryophyte Nomenclator: Based on data supplied by Bryonames
Tropicos record: 35182739: Based on data supplied by Bryonames