Kingdom:
Phylum:
Bryanae
Order:
Orthotrichales
Species:
pseudoserrulatum
ID:
1186995

Status:
valid

Authors:
E.B. Bartram

Source:
tro

Year:
1964

Citation Micro:
Rev. Bryol. Lichénol. 33: 326 1964

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001186333



Common Names

  • Macromitrium pseudoserrulatum
  • Pseudoserrulatum Macromitrium
  • Pseudoserrulatum Macromitrium Moss


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Description

Macromitrium pseudoserrulatum (also called 'Pseudo-serrulate Macromitrium' among many other common names) is a species of moss found in Europe and North America. It has a yellow-green color and is characterized by its short, serrated leaves. It typically grows in moist, shady areas and is commonly found in woodlands and along streams.

Uses & Benefits

Macromitrium pseudoserrulatum is used as a soil conditioner and for erosion control.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Macromitrium pseudoserrulatum has small, yellow-green flowers that are borne on short stalks. The seeds are small, round and black. The seedlings have small, oval-shaped leaves that are arranged in a rosette.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Macromitrium pseudoserrulatum is a small, tufted moss that grows in moist, shady areas. It can be propagated by division or by spore sowing. It prefers acidic soil and should be kept moist but not wet. It is best grown in partial shade.

Where to Find Macromitrium pseudoserrulatum

Macromitrium pseudoserrulatum is native to the Himalayas.

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

Edwin Bunting Bartram (1878-1964): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'E.B.Bartram' in the authors string.
The Bryophyte Nomenclator: Based on data supplied by Bryonames
Tropicos record: 35168404: Based on data supplied by Bryonames