Kingdom:
Phylum:
Bryanae
Order:
Orthotrichales
Species:
dusenii
ID:
1183343

Status:
valid

Authors:
Müll. Hal. ex Broth.

Source:
tro

Year:
1897

Citation Micro:
Bot. Jahrb. Syst. 24: 241 1897

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001182681



Common Names

  • Macromitrium dusenii
  • Dusen's Moss
  • Dusen Moss


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Description

Macromitrium dusenii (also called 'Dusen's Moss', among many other common names) is a species of moss in the family Macromitriaceae. It is a small, tufted moss with yellow-green leaves that are lanceolate in shape. It is native to the Northern Hemisphere and is found in moist, shady habitats such as woodlands and coniferous forests.

Uses & Benefits

Macromitrium dusenii is used in horticulture as a ground cover and for erosion control. It is also used in the production of compost and mulch.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Flower: Macromitrium dusenii has small, yellowish-green flowers. Seed: The seeds are small, dark brown and have a smooth surface. Seedlings: The seedlings are small, with a single leaf and a short stem.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Macromitrium dusenii can be propagated by division or by spores. To propagate by division, carefully separate the plant into smaller sections and replant them in a new pot with fresh soil. The new plants should be kept moist and in a shaded area with good air circulation. To propagate by spores, sow the spores on a moist, sterile, and well-draining medium. The medium should be kept moist and in a shaded area with good air circulation.

Where to Find Macromitrium dusenii

Macromitrium dusenii can be found in moist and shady habitats in the Northern Hemisphere, including North America, Europe, and Asia.

Macromitrium dusenii FAQ

What is the scientific name of Macromitrium dusenii?

Macromitrium dusenii

What is the family of Macromitrium dusenii?

Bryaceae

What is the habitat of Macromitrium dusenii?

Macromitrium dusenii is found in moist, shady forests in the Andes Mountains of South America

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.
Viktor Ferdinand Brotherus (1849-1929): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Broth.' in the authors string.
The Bryophyte Nomenclator: Based on data supplied by Bryonames
Tropicos record: 35160877: Based on data supplied by Bryonames