Kingdom:
Phylum:
Bryanae
Order:
Orthotrichales
Species:
falcatulum
ID:
1183361

Status:
valid

Authors:
Müll. Hal.

Source:
tro

Year:
1874

Citation Micro:
Linnaea 38: 558 1874

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001182699



Common Names

  • Macromitrium falcatulum
  • Sickle-shaped Macromitrium
  • Sickle-shaped Moss


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Description

Macromitrium falcatulum (also called 'Falcate 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 falcatulum 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 falcatulum 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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Where to Find Macromitrium falcatulum

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

Macromitrium falcatulum FAQ

What is the scientific name of Macromitrium falcatulum?

Macromitrium falcatulum

What is the family of Macromitrium falcatulum?

Bryaceae

What is the habitat of Macromitrium falcatulum?

Macromitrium falcatulum 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.
The Bryophyte Nomenclator: Based on data supplied by Bryonames
Tropicos record: 35160901: Based on data supplied by Bryonames