Macromitrium standleyi - Uses, Benefits & Common Names
Kingdom:
Phylum:
Bryanae
Order:
Orthotrichales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
standleyi
ID:
1176574
Status:
valid
Authors:
E.B. Bartram
Source:
tro
Year:
1928
Citation Micro:
Contr. U.S. Natl. Herb. 26: 85. f. 23 1928
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001175912
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Macromitrium standleyi (also called the 'Standley'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 standleyi 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 standleyi 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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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesCultivation and Propagation
Macromitrium standleyi 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 standleyi
Macromitrium standleyi is found in tropical and subtropical regions of the Americas, Africa, and Asia.
Macromitrium standleyi FAQ
What is the scientific name of Macromitrium standleyi?
Macromitrium standleyi
What is the common name of Macromitrium standleyi?
Standley's Moss
What type of habitat does Macromitrium standleyi 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: 35150537: Based on data supplied by Bryonames