Kingdom:
Phylum:
Hypnanae
Order:
Hypnales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
acuminatum
ID:
1197816

Status:
valid

Authors:
(Dixon & P. de la Varde) S. He & Snider

Source:
tro

Year:
1992

Citation Micro:
Bryobrothera 1: 285 1992

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001197154



Common Names

  • Myurium acuminatum
  • Pointed-leaved Myurium
  • Sharp-leaved Myurium


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Description

Myurium acuminatum (also called Acuminate Myurium, among many other common names) is a species of moss found in the Northern Hemisphere. It is a small-sized moss, with stems up to 5 cm long. It is found in wet areas, including bogs, fens, and wet meadows. It is native to North America, Europe, and Asia.

Uses & Benefits

Myurium acuminatum is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and parks. It is also used for erosion control and as a groundcover.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Myurium acuminatum has small, yellowish-green flowers that are clustered in the axils of its leaves. Its seeds are small and black, and its seedlings have two short, narrow leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Myurium acuminatum can be propagated by division or by spores. It prefers moist, shady conditions and can be grown in pots or in the garden. It requires regular watering and should be fertilized every few months.

Where to Find Myurium acuminatum

Myurium acuminatum can be found in the tropical regions of South America.

Myurium acuminatum FAQ

What is the scientific name of Myurium acuminatum?

Myurium acuminatum

What is the family of Myurium acuminatum?

Myuriaceae

What is the habitat of Myurium acuminatum?

Temperate grasslands and shrublands

Species in the Myuriaceae family

Andoa berthelotiana, Ctenidium capillifolium, Ctenidium ceylanicum, Ctenidium elegantulum, Ctenidium hastile, Ctenidium luzonense, Ctenidium lychnites, Ctenidium malacobolum, Ctenidium malacodes, Ctenidium molluscum, Ctenidium percrassum, Ctenidium plumicaule, Ctenidium polychaetum, Ctenidium pubescens, Ctenidium pulchellum, Ctenidium serratifolium, Ctenidium stellulatum, Ctenidium homalophyllum, Ctenidium pinnatum, Ctenidium schofieldii, Ctenidium novoguineense, Ctenidium andoi, Ctenidium floribundarioides, Ctenidium subrectifolium, Hyocomium armoricum, Eumyurium sinicum, Myurium borii, Myurium hochstetteri, Myurium perplexum, Myurium acuminatum, Myurium alaris, Oedicladium praenitens, Oedicladium quinquefarium, Oedicladium subnitens, Oedicladium tortifolium, Oedicladium serricuspe, Oedicladium fragile, Oedicladium involutaceum, Oedicladium rufescens, Palisadula chrysophylla, Palisadula katoi,

References

Hugh Neville Dixon (1861-1944): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Dixon' in the authors string.
Si He (b.1959): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'S.He' in the authors string.
Robert André Léopold Potier de la Varde (1878-1961): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'P.de la Varde' in the authors string.
Jerry Allen Snider (b.1937): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Snider' in the authors string.
The Bryophyte Nomenclator: Based on data supplied by Bryonames
Tropicos record: 35186529: Based on data supplied by Bryonames