Kingdom:
Phylum:
Bryanae
Order:
Orthotrichales
Species:
hymenostomum
ID:
1176286

Status:
valid

Authors:
Mont.

Source:
tro

Year:
1845

Citation Micro:
Ann. Sci. Nat., Bot., sér. 3, 4: 120 1845

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001175624



Common Names

  • Macromitrium hymenostomum
  • Hymenostomum Moss
  • Hymenostomum Macromitrium


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Description

Macromitrium hymenostomum (also called Hymenostomous 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 hymenostomum is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a medicinal herb.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Macromitrium hymenostomum is a small, white, star-shaped flower with five petals. The seed is a small, black, oval-shaped seed. The seedlings are small, green, and oval-shaped with a single cotyledon.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Macromitrium hymenostomum can be propagated by seed or by division of the rhizomes. Seeds should be sown in a moist, well-drained soil in a sunny position. Division of the rhizomes can be done in spring or autumn. The rhizomes should be divided into small sections, each with at least one bud, and planted in a moist, well-drained soil in a sunny position.

Where to Find Macromitrium hymenostomum

Macromitrium hymenostomum can be found in the tropical and subtropical regions of South America, Central America, and the Caribbean.

Macromitrium hymenostomum FAQ

What is the scientific name of Macromitrium hymenostomum?

Macromitrium hymenostomum

What type of plant is Macromitrium hymenostomum?

Macromitrium hymenostomum is a moss species.

Where is Macromitrium hymenostomum found?

Macromitrium hymenostomum is found in Europe, Asia, and North 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

Camille Montagne (1784-1866): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Mont.' in the authors string.
The Bryophyte Nomenclator: Based on data supplied by Bryonames
Tropicos record: 35150137: Based on data supplied by Bryonames