Kingdom:
Phylum:
Bryanae
Order:
Orthotrichales
Species:
ellipticum
ID:
1183349

Status:
valid

Authors:
Hampe

Source:
tro

Year:
1872

Citation Micro:
Nuovo Giorn. Bot. Ital. 4: 274 1872

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001182687



Common Names

  • Macromitrium ellipticum
  • Elliptic Moss
  • Ellipticum Moss


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Description

Macromitrium ellipticum (also called 'Elliptic 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 ellipticum is used in landscaping and as an ornamental plant, as well as for erosion control. It is also used to create habitats for wildlife.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Flower: Macromitrium ellipticum 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 ellipticum 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 ellipticum

Macromitrium ellipticum can be found in the tropical and subtropical regions of South America, including Brazil, Peru, and Ecuador.

Macromitrium ellipticum FAQ

What is the scientific name of Macromitrium ellipticum?

Macromitrium ellipticum

What is the family of Macromitrium ellipticum?

Bryaceae

What is the habitat of Macromitrium ellipticum?

Macromitrium ellipticum 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

Georg Ernst Ludwig Hampe (1795-1880): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Hampe' in the authors string.
The Bryophyte Nomenclator: Based on data supplied by Bryonames
Tropicos record: 35160884: Based on data supplied by Bryonames