Kingdom:
Phylum:
Bryanae
Order:
Orthotrichales
Species:
st-johnii
ID:
1176573

Status:
valid

Authors:
E.B. Bartram

Source:
tro

Year:
1940

Citation Micro:
Occas. Pap. Bernice Pauahi Bishop Mus. 15(27): 337. 7 1940

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001175911





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Description

Macromitrium st-johnii (also called the 'St. John's moss', among many other common names) is a species of moss in the family Hypnaceae. It is a small, yellow-green moss with ovate 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 st-johnii is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a ground cover. It is also used to stabilize soil and prevent erosion. It is also used as a food source for livestock and as a medicinal plant.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flowers of Macromitrium st-johnii are small and white, with a yellow center. The seeds are small and black, and the seedlings are small and green.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Macromitrium st-johnii can be propagated by division or by seed. It prefers moist, well-drained soils in partial shade. It can tolerate full sun, but will require more frequent watering. It is relatively drought tolerant once established.

Where to Find Macromitrium st-johnii

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

Macromitrium st-johnii FAQ

What is the scientific name of Macromitrium st-johnii?

Macromitrium st-johnii

What is the common name of Macromitrium st-johnii?

St. John's Moss

What type of habitat does Macromitrium st-johnii 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: 35150536: Based on data supplied by Bryonames