Kingdom:
Phylum:
Bryanae
Order:
Orthotrichales
Species:
nietneri
ID:
1176395

Status:
valid

Authors:
Müll. Hal.

Source:
tro

Year:
1869

Citation Micro:
Linnaea 30: 39 1869

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001175733



Common Names

  • Macromitrium nietneri
  • Nietneri Macromitrium
  • Nietneri Moss


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Description

Macromitrium nietneri (also called Nietner's 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 nietneri 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 nietneri is small and white, with a yellow center. The seed is a small, brown, oval-shaped capsule. The seedlings are small and green with a single, long stem.

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Where to Find Macromitrium nietneri

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

Macromitrium nietneri FAQ

What is the scientific name of Macromitrium nietneri?

Macromitrium nietneri

What is the family of Macromitrium nietneri?

Bryaceae

Where is Macromitrium nietneri 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.
The Bryophyte Nomenclator: Based on data supplied by Bryonames
Tropicos record: 35150286: Based on data supplied by Bryonames