Kingdom:
Phylum:
Bryanae
Order:
Orthotrichales
Species:
clavatum
ID:
1183292

Status:
valid

Authors:
Schimp. ex Grout

Source:
tro

Year:
1944

Citation Micro:
Bryologist 47: 16 1944

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001182630



Common Names

  • Macromitrium clavatum
  • Clavate Moss
  • Club Moss


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Description

Macromitrium clavatum (also called Clavate Mitrewort, among many other common names) is a species of moss found in North America, Europe, and Asia. It is a small, tufted moss with a yellowish-green color and a brittle texture. It grows in damp, shady places, such as woodlands, meadows, and stream banks.

Uses & Benefits

Macromitrium clavatum is used as a soil stabilizer, erosion control, and for its ornamental value in landscaping. It is also used in traditional medicine to treat a variety of ailments.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Macromitrium clavatum 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 clavatum can be propagated by spore or by division of the plant. Cultivation is best done in moist, acidic soils in partial shade. It can also be grown in containers with a well-drained soil mix.

Where to Find Macromitrium clavatum

Macromitrium clavatum can be found in the temperate regions of the Northern Hemisphere, including North America, Europe, and Asia.

Macromitrium clavatum FAQ

What is the scientific name of Macromitrium clavatum?

Macromitrium clavatum

What is the common name of Macromitrium clavatum?

Clavate Moss

Where does Macromitrium clavatum grow?

Macromitrium clavatum grows in moist, shady places in temperate and boreal regions of the Northern Hemisphere

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

Wilhelm Philippe Schimper (1808-1880): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Schimp.' in the authors string.
Abel Joel Grout (1867-1947): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Grout' in the authors string.
The Bryophyte Nomenclator: Based on data supplied by Bryonames
Tropicos record: 35160810: Based on data supplied by Bryonames