Kingdom:
Phylum:
Bryanae
Order:
Orthotrichales
Species:
patens
ID:
1176431

Status:
valid

Authors:
Wilson

Source:
tro

Year:
1854

Citation Micro:
Bot. Voy. Herald 244 1854

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001175769



Common Names

  • Macromitrium patens
  • Patens Moss
  • Bog Moss


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Description

Macromitrium patens (also called Spreading Moss, among many other common names) is a species of moss in the family Macromitriaceae. It is a small, yellow-green moss that grows in tufts. It is native to North America, Europe, and Asia, and is found in moist, shady habitats.

Uses & Benefits

Macromitrium patens is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a ground cover. It is also used to stabilize soil, reduce erosion, and provide habitat for wildlife.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Macromitrium patens is small and white, with six petals. The seed is a small, black, oval-shaped capsule. The seedlings are small and green, with a single leaf.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Macromitrium patens can be propagated by division of the rhizomes or by seed. It prefers moist, well-drained soil and partial shade. It is hardy to USDA Zone 5.

Where to Find Macromitrium patens

Macromitrium patens can be found in the mountains of western North America.

Macromitrium patens FAQ

What is the scientific name of Macromitrium patens?

Macromitrium patens

What is the family of Macromitrium patens?

Bryaceae

What is the habitat of Macromitrium patens?

It is found in moist to wet forests, grasslands, and meadows in temperate and tropical regions.

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 Wilson (1799-1871): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Wilson' in the authors string.
The Bryophyte Nomenclator: Based on data supplied by Bryonames
Tropicos record: 35150334: Based on data supplied by Bryonames