Kingdom:
Phylum:
Bryanae
Order:
Orthotrichales
Genus:
Species:
abyssinica
ID:
1186720

Status:
valid

Authors:
(Müll. Hal.) Vitt

Source:
tro

Year:
1980

Citation Micro:
Bryologist 83: 419 1980

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001186058



Common Names

  • Macrocoma abyssinica
  • Abyssinica Macrocoma
  • Abyssinian Macrocoma


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Description

Macrocoma abyssinica (also called Abyssinian Hair-Moss, among many other common names) is a small moss species with a creeping habit. It is native to Ethiopia, Somalia, and Eritrea and grows in rocky areas, grasslands, and open woodlands.

Uses & Benefits

Macrocoma abyssinica is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a soil stabilizer.

Cultivars, Varieties & Sub-species

Macrocoma abyssinica var. megalospora (Thér. & Naveau) Wilbraham

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Macrocoma abyssinica is a small yellowish-white color. Its seeds are small and black, and its seedlings are thin and spindly.

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Where to Find Macrocoma abyssinica

Macrocoma abyssinica can be found in Africa.

Species in the Orthotrichaceae family

Cardotiella appendiculata, Cardotiella quinquefaria, Cardotiella renauldii, Cardotiella secunda, Cardotiella subappendiculata, Cardotiella elimbata, Ceuthotheca cryptocarpa, Desmotheca apiculata, Desmotheca brachiata, Florschuetziella steerei, Florschuetziella scaberrima, Groutiella tumidula, Groutiella chimborazensis, Groutiella apiculata, Groutiella husnotii, Groutiella macrorrhyncha, Groutiella mucronifolia, Groutiella subgoniorrhyncha, Groutiella thraustophylla, Groutiella tomentosa, Groutiella wagneriana, Groutiella obtusa, Groutiella maracaibensis, Groutiella reesei, Groutiella tuberculata, Leiomitrium plicatum, Leratia neocaledonica, Leratia obtusifolia, Leratia exigua, Macrocoma tenuis, Macrocoma orthotrichoides, Macrocoma abyssinica, Macrocoma brasiliensis, Macrocoma iwatsukii, Macrocoma frigida, Macrocoma gastonyi, Macrocoma lycopodioides, Macrocoma pulchella, Macromitrium chloromitrium, Macromitrium perreflexum, Macromitrium onraedtii, Macromitrium sharpii, Macromitrium lomasense, Macromitrium fusco-aureum, Macromitrium galipense, Macromitrium gigasporum, Macromitrium glabratum, Macromitrium globirameum, Macromitrium gracile, Macromitrium greenmanii,

References

Karl Müller (1818-1899): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Müll.Hal.' in the authors string.
Dale Hadley Vitt (b.1944): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Vitt' in the authors string.
The Bryophyte Nomenclator: Based on data supplied by Bryonames
Tropicos record: 35167909: Based on data supplied by Bryonames