Kingdom:
Phylum:
Bryanae
Order:
Orthotrichales
Species:
constrictum
ID:
1183302

Status:
valid

Authors:
Hampe & Lorentz

Source:
tro

Year:
1868

Citation Micro:
Bot. Zeitung (Berlin) 26: 798 1868

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001182640



Common Names

  • Macromitrium constrictum
  • Constricted Moss
  • Moss of Constriction


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Description

Macromitrium constrictum (also called Constricted 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 tough texture. It grows in damp, shady places, such as woodlands, meadows, and stream banks.

Uses & Benefits

Macromitrium constrictum 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 constrictum has small, white flowers with yellow anthers. Its seeds are small and dark brown. The seedlings are small and have a single, narrow leaf.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Macromitrium constrictum 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 constrictum

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

Macromitrium constrictum FAQ

What is the scientific name of Macromitrium constrictum?

Macromitrium constrictum

What is the common name of Macromitrium constrictum?

Constricted Moss

Where does Macromitrium constrictum grow?

Macromitrium constrictum 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

Georg Ernst Ludwig Hampe (1795-1880): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Hampe' in the authors string.
Paul Günther Lorentz (1835-1881): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Lorentz' in the authors string.
The Bryophyte Nomenclator: Based on data supplied by Bryonames
Tropicos record: 35160823: Based on data supplied by Bryonames