Kingdom:
Phylum:
Bryanae
Order:
Orthotrichales
Species:
similirete
ID:
1176560

Status:
valid

Authors:
E.B. Bartram

Source:
tro

Year:
1953

Citation Micro:
Svensk Bot. Tidskr. 47: 399 1953

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001175898



Common Names

  • Macromitrium similirete
  • Similirete Moss
  • Similiret Moss


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Description

Macromitrium similirete (also called the 'similar-reticulate moss', among many other common names) is a species of moss in the family Hypnaceae. It is a small, yellow-green moss with similar-reticulate leaves, and is native to North America, Europe, and Asia. It is found in moist, shady habitats, such as woodlands, meadows, and along streams.

Uses & Benefits

Macromitrium similirete is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a source of food for wildlife. It has a long history of use in traditional medicine, and its leaves can be used to make tea that is believed to have medicinal properties. It is also used as a soil stabilizer and erosion control, and its roots can be used to make a natural dye.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Macromitrium similirete has small, white flowers, and its seeds are small and black. Its seedlings have a single leaf and a short stem.

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Where to Find Macromitrium similirete

Macromitrium sinense can be found in moist, shady areas in the Northern Hemisphere, including North America, Europe, and Asia.

Macromitrium similirete FAQ

What is the scientific name of Macromitrium similirete?

Macromitrium similirete

What is the common name of Macromitrium similirete?

Similar-reticulate Moss

What type of habitat does Macromitrium similirete prefer?

Moist, shady areas

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: 35150518: Based on data supplied by Bryonames