Kingdom:
Phylum:
Bryanae
Order:
Orthotrichales
Species:
stephanodictyon
ID:
1183985

Status:
valid

Authors:
J. Froehl.

Source:
tro

Year:
1962

Citation Micro:
Rev. Bryol. Lichénol. 31: 93 1962

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001183323



Common Names

  • Macromitrium stephanodictyon
  • Stephanodictyon Macromitrium
  • Macromitrium Moss


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Description

Macromitrium stephanodictyon (also called Macromitrium stephanodictyon, among many other common names) is a species of moss native to the Himalayas, Japan, Korea, and Taiwan. It is a small, tufted moss that grows in moist, shady places such as forests, roadsides, and streams.

Uses & Benefits

Macromitrium stephanodictyon is used in horticulture and landscaping as a ground cover and for erosion control.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Macromitrium stephanodictyon has small white flowers with four petals and 8 stamens. The seeds are small and black. The seedlings have a single pair of cotyledons.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Macromitrium stephanodictyon is an evergreen moss that is native to temperate regions of Europe and North America. It can be grown in moist, humus-rich soil in partial shade. Propagation is by spores or division of the stem.

Where to Find Macromitrium stephanodictyon

Macromitrium stephanodictyon can be found in North America, Europe, and Asia.

Macromitrium stephanodictyon FAQ

What is the scientific name of Macromitrium stephanodictyon?

Macromitrium stephanodictyon

What type of plant is Macromitrium stephanodictyon?

Moss

Where is Macromitrium stephanodictyon found?

Asia

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

Josef Froehlich (1891-1966): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'J.Froehl.' in the authors string.
The Bryophyte Nomenclator: Based on data supplied by Bryonames
Tropicos record: 35162829: Based on data supplied by Bryonames