Kingdom:
Phylum:
Bryanae
Order:
Orthotrichales
Species:
erubescens
ID:
1183356

Status:
valid

Authors:
E.B. Bartram

Source:
tro

Year:
1942

Citation Micro:
Lloydia 5: 269 28 1942

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001182694



Common Names

  • Macromitrium erubescens
  • Erubescens Moss
  • Blushing Moss


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Description

Macromitrium erubescens (also called 'Blushing 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 erubescens 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

Macromitrium erubescens has small, white flowers with yellow anthers. The seeds are small and dark brown in color. The seedlings have a single, erect leaf with a pointed tip.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Macromitrium erubescens can be cultivated by propagating from spores or by division of the plant. Spores should be sown on a moist, sterile, and well-draining medium. The medium should be kept moist and in a shaded area with good air circulation. Division of the plant can be done by carefully separating the plant into smaller sections and replanting them in a new pot with fresh soil. The new plants should be kept moist and in a shaded area with good air circulation.

Where to Find Macromitrium erubescens

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

Macromitrium erubescens FAQ

What is the scientific name of Macromitrium erubescens?

Macromitrium erubescens

What is the family of Macromitrium erubescens?

Bryaceae

What is the habitat of Macromitrium erubescens?

Macromitrium erubescens 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

Edwin Bunting Bartram (1878-1964): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'E.B.Bartram' in the authors string.
The Bryophyte Nomenclator: Based on data supplied by Bryonames
Tropicos record: 35160893: Based on data supplied by Bryonames