Kingdom:
Phylum:
Bryanae
Order:
Orthotrichales
Species:
longipilum
ID:
1176339

Status:
valid

Authors:
A. Braun ex Müll. Hal.

Source:
tro

Year:
1851

Citation Micro:
Syn. Musc. Frond. 2: 642 1851

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001175677



Common Names

  • Macromitrium longipilum
  • Longipilum Macromitrium
  • Longipilum Moss


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Description

Macromitrium longipilum (also called Long-haired Macromitrium, 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 longipilum 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 longipilum 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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Where to Find Macromitrium longipilum

Macromitrium longipilum is found in tropical and subtropical regions of the world, including Central and South America, Africa, India, and Southeast Asia.

Macromitrium longipilum FAQ

What is the scientific name of Macromitrium longipilum?

Macromitrium longipilum

What type of plant is Macromitrium longipilum?

Macromitrium longipilum is a species of moss.

Where is Macromitrium longipilum found?

Macromitrium longipilum 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

Alexander Braun (1805-1877): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'A.Braun' in the authors string.
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: 35150207: Based on data supplied by Bryonames