Kingdom:
Phylum:
Bryanae
Order:
Orthotrichales
Species:
peraristatum
ID:
1176437

Status:
valid

Authors:
Broth.

Source:
tro

Year:
1893

Citation Micro:
Oefvers. Förh. Finska Vetensk.-Soc. 35: 45 1893

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001175775



Common Names

  • Macromitrium peraristatum
  • Peraristatum Moss
  • Awned Moss


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Description

Macromitrium peraristatum (also called 'Mosses', among many other common names) is a species of moss in the family Polytrichaceae. It is found in the Americas, Europe, and Asia. It grows in moist, shady habitats, such as woodlands, and on rocks and soil.

Uses & Benefits

Macromitrium peraristatum 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 peraristatum 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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Cultivation and Propagation

Macromitrium peraristatum 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 peraristatum

Macromitrium peraristatum can be found in moist, shady areas in the temperate regions of the Northern Hemisphere, including North America, Europe, and Asia.

Macromitrium peraristatum FAQ

What is the scientific name of Macromitrium peraristatum?

Macromitrium peraristatum

What is the family of Macromitrium peraristatum?

Bryaceae

What is the habitat of Macromitrium peraristatum?

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

Viktor Ferdinand Brotherus (1849-1929): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Broth.' in the authors string.
The Bryophyte Nomenclator: Based on data supplied by Bryonames
Tropicos record: 35150340: Based on data supplied by Bryonames