Macromitrium lonchomitrioides - Uses, Benefits & Common Names
Kingdom:
Phylum:
Bryanae
Order:
Orthotrichales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
lonchomitrioides
ID:
1176332
Status:
valid
Authors:
Müll. Hal.
Source:
tro
Year:
1898
Citation Micro:
Hedwigia 37: 155 1898
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001175670
Common Names
- Macromitrium lonchomitrioides
- Lonchomitrioides Macromitrium
- Lonchomitrioides Moss
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesDescription
Macromitrium lonchomitrioides (also called Lance-leaved Macromitrium look-alike, among many other common names) is a species of moss in the family Macromitriaceae. It is a small, tufted moss with leaves that are ovate-lanceolate in shape and have a long, narrow point. It is native to Europe and North America and is found growing in moist, shady areas.
Uses & Benefits
Macromitrium lonchomitrioides is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a ground cover. It is also used to improve soil fertility and to reduce erosion.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
The flower of Macromitrium lonchomitrioides is small, white and bell-shaped. The seed is a small, black, round seed. The seedlings are small and have a single, long, narrow leaf.
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesCultivation and Propagation
Macromitrium lonchomitrioides can be propagated by division or by seed. To propagate by division, divide the plant in early spring or late fall. To propagate by seed, sow the seeds in a well-drained, sandy soil in a sunny location. Water the soil regularly and keep it moist until the seeds germinate. Once the seedlings are established, water them regularly and fertilize them every two weeks.
Where to Find Macromitrium lonchomitrioides
Macromitrium lonchomitrioides is found in tropical and subtropical regions of the world, including Central and South America, Africa, India, and Southeast Asia.
Macromitrium lonchomitrioides FAQ
What is the scientific name of Macromitrium lonchomitrioides?
Macromitrium lonchomitrioides
What type of plant is Macromitrium lonchomitrioides?
Macromitrium lonchomitrioides is a species of moss.
Where is Macromitrium lonchomitrioides found?
Macromitrium lonchomitrioides is found in Japan, Korea, and China.
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: 35150199: Based on data supplied by Bryonames