Kingdom:
Phylum:
Bryanae
Order:
Orthotrichales
Species:
gigasporum
ID:
1176243

Status:
valid

Authors:
Herzog

Source:
tro

Year:
1916

Citation Micro:
Biblioth. Bot. 87: 333 1916

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001175581



Common Names

  • Gigasporum Macromitrium
  • Gigasporum Macromitrium Moss
  • Gigasporum Macromitrium Leafy-moss


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Description

Macromitrium gigasporum (also called Giant-spored 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 gigasporum 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.

Cultivars, Varieties & Sub-species

Macromitrium gigasporum for. brevipes Herzog

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Macromitrium gigasporum has small, white flowers with yellow anthers. Its seeds are small and round, and the seedlings are small and delicate.

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Where to Find Macromitrium gigasporum

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

Macromitrium gigasporum FAQ

What is the scientific name of Macromitrium gigasporum?

Macromitrium gigasporum

What is the common name of Macromitrium gigasporum?

Gigasporous Moss

What is the habitat of Macromitrium gigasporum?

Macromitrium gigasporum 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

Theodor Herzog (1880-1961): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Herzog' in the authors string.
The Bryophyte Nomenclator: Based on data supplied by Bryonames
Tropicos record: 35150081: Based on data supplied by Bryonames