Kingdom:
Phylum:
Bryanae
Order:
Orthotrichales
Species:
nanothecium
ID:
1176389

Status:
valid

Authors:
Müll. Hal. ex Cardot

Source:
tro

Year:
1915

Citation Micro:
Hist. Phys. Madagascar, Mousses 237 1915

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001175727



Common Names

  • Macromitrium nanothecium
  • Macro Moss
  • Macro Moss Nanothecium


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Description

Macromitrium nanothecium (also called Small-thecium Moss, among many other common names) is a species of moss belonging to the family Mniaceae. It is a small, tufted moss with ovate-oblong leaves that are obtusely pointed at the apex. It is native to the tropical and subtropical regions of the world, and is found growing in shady, moist habitats.

Uses & Benefits

Macromitrium nanothecium is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a groundcover in landscaping. It is also used to stabilize soil and prevent erosion.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Macromitrium nanothecium is yellow and bell-shaped. The seed is a small, dark brown capsule containing a single seed. The seedlings are small and have a single leaf.

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Where to Find Macromitrium nanothecium

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

Macromitrium nanothecium FAQ

What is the scientific name of Macromitrium nanothecium?

Macromitrium nanothecium

What is the family of Macromitrium nanothecium?

Bryaceae

Where is Macromitrium nanothecium found?

Asia, Europe, 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

Karl Müller (1818-1899): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Müll.Hal.' in the authors string.
Jules Cardot (1860-1934): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Cardot' in the authors string.
The Bryophyte Nomenclator: Based on data supplied by Bryonames
Tropicos record: 35150278: Based on data supplied by Bryonames