Kingdom:
Phylum:
Bryanae
Order:
Orthotrichales
Species:
altum
ID:
1183200

Status:
valid

Authors:
Müll. Hal.

Source:
tro

Year:
1896

Citation Micro:
Flora 82: 453 1896

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001182538



Common Names

  • Macromitrium Altum
  • Altum Moss
  • Altum


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Uses & Benefits

Macromitrium altum is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and can also be used as a ground cover.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Macromitrium altum has small, yellowish-green flowers with a white center. Its seeds are small, dark-brown and oval-shaped. Its seedlings are small and have a single, upright stem.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Macromitrium altum can be propagated by division of the plant or by spores. It prefers moist, shady habitats and can be grown in a moist, well-drained soil. It is best grown in partial shade and can tolerate full sun. It should be watered regularly and fertilized with a balanced fertilizer every few weeks.

Where to Find Macromitrium altum

Macromitrium altum can be found in the Northern Hemisphere, mainly in North America and Europe.

Macromitrium altum FAQ

What is the scientific name of Macromitrium amaniense?

Macromitrium amaniense

What is the family of Macromitrium amaniense?

Bryaceae

Where is Macromitrium amaniense found?

Macromitrium amaniense is found in tropical and subtropical regions of the world.

Species in the Macromitrium genus

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, Macromitrium grossirete, Macromitrium guatemalense, Macromitrium gymnostomum, Macromitrium handelii, Macromitrium harrisi, Macromitrium helmsii, Macromitrium hemitrichodes, Macromitrium herzogii, Macromitrium heterodictyon, Macromitrium hildebrandtii, Macromitrium holomitrioides, Macromitrium hornschuchii, Macromitrium huigrense, Macromitrium hymenostomum, Macromitrium incurvifolium, Macromitrium involutifolium, Macromitrium japonicum, Macromitrium krausei, Macromitrium laevigatum, Macromitrium lanceolatum, Macromitrium laosianum, Macromitrium lauterbachii, Macromitrium leprieurii, Macromitrium leratii, Macromitrium ligulaefolium, Macromitrium ligulare, Macromitrium liliputanum, Macromitrium lonchomitrioides, Macromitrium longicaule, Macromitrium longifolium, Macromitrium longipes, Macromitrium longipilum, Macromitrium longirostre, Macromitrium lorifolium, Macromitrium macrocomoides, Macromitrium macrosporum, Macromitrium macrothele, Macromitrium marginatum,

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.
The Bryophyte Nomenclator: Based on data supplied by Bryonames
Tropicos record: 35160693: Based on data supplied by Bryonames