Kingdom:
Phylum:
Bryanae
Order:
Orthotrichales
Species:
longirostre
ID:
1176340

Status:
valid

Authors:
(Hook.) Schwägr.

Source:
tro

Year:
1823

Citation Micro:
Sp. Musc. Frond., Suppl. 2 1: 38. pl. 112 1823

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001175678



Common Names

  • Macromitrium longirostre
  • Longirostre Macromitrium
  • Longirostre Moss


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Description

Macromitrium longirostre (also called Long-beaked 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 longirostre 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.

Cultivars, Varieties & Sub-species

Macromitrium longirostre var. ramsayae (Vitt) Fife

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Macromitrium longirostre 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 longirostre

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

Macromitrium longirostre FAQ

What is the scientific name of Macromitrium longirostre?

Macromitrium longirostre

What type of plant is Macromitrium longirostre?

Macromitrium longirostre is a species of moss.

Where is Macromitrium longirostre found?

Macromitrium longirostre 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

William Jackson Hooker (1785-1865): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Hook.' in the authors string.
Christian Friedrich Schwaegrichen (1775-1853): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Schwägr.' in the authors string.
The Bryophyte Nomenclator: Based on data supplied by Bryonames
Tropicos record: 35150208: Based on data supplied by Bryonames