Kingdom:
Phylum:
Bryanae
Order:
Orthotrichales
Species:
galipense
ID:
1176238

Status:
valid

Authors:
Müll. Hal.

Source:
tro

Year:
1851

Citation Micro:
Syn. Musc. Frond. 2: 643 1851

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001175576



Common Names

  • Galipense Macromitrium
  • Galipense Macromitrium Moss
  • Galipense Macromitrium Leafy-moss


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Description

Macromitrium galipense (also called Galipan Strap-moss, among many other common names) is a species of moss found in the Northern Hemisphere. It is a small, yellow-green moss with a thin, branched stem and small, ovate leaves. It grows in moist, shady areas and is commonly found in forests, woodlands, and grasslands.

Uses & Benefits

Macromitrium galipense is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and parks. It is also used as a ground cover and to provide erosion control on slopes.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Macromitrium galipense has small, yellow-green flowers that are borne on short stems. The seeds are small and black, and the seedlings are small and green.

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Where to Find Macromitrium galipense

Macromitrium galipense can be found in tropical and subtropical regions of the world, including the Caribbean, Central and South America, Africa, and Southeast Asia.

Macromitrium galipense FAQ

What is the scientific name of Macromitrium galipense?

Macromitrium galipense

What is the common name of Macromitrium galipense?

Galipense Moss

What is the habitat of Macromitrium galipense?

Macromitrium galipense is found in moist, shady areas, such as forests, meadows, and grasslands.

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: 35150076: Based on data supplied by Bryonames