Kingdom:
Phylum:
Bryanae
Order:
Orthotrichales
Species:
thwaitesii
ID:
1176631

Status:
valid

Authors:
Broth. ex M. Fleisch.

Source:
tro

Year:
1904

Citation Micro:
Musci Buitenzorg 2: 420 1904

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001175969



Common Names

  • Macromitrium thwaitesii
  • Thwaites' Macromitrium
  • Thwaites' Bog-moss


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Description

Macromitrium thwaitesii (also called 'Thwaite's Bog Moss', among many other common names) is a species of moss in the family Macromitriaceae. It is found in the Northern Hemisphere, in Europe, Asia, and North America. It prefers wet habitats, such as bogs, marshes, and wet meadows.

Uses & Benefits

Macromitrium thwaitesii is a species of moss that is used for decorative purposes in gardens and aquariums. It can also be used as a soil cover to help retain moisture and reduce erosion.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Macromitrium thwaitesii has small, yellowish-green flowers that are borne in clusters. The seeds are small, black and round in shape. The seedlings have small, oval-shaped leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Macromitrium thwaitesii can be propagated by division or by seed. Division is best done in the spring or fall. Seeds should be sown in a light, well-drained soil mix and kept moist. Germination usually occurs within 4-6 weeks.

Where to Find Macromitrium thwaitesii

Macromitrium thwaitesii can be found in India.

Macromitrium thwaitesii FAQ

What is the scientific name of Macromitrium thwaitesii?

Macromitrium thwaitesii

What is the common name of Macromitrium thwaitesii?

Thwaite's Macromitrium Moss

What is the habitat of Macromitrium thwaitesii?

It is found in moist, shady habitats, such as forests, woodlands, and grasslands

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

Viktor Ferdinand Brotherus (1849-1929): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Broth.' in the authors string.
Max Fleischer (1861-1930): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'M.Fleisch.' in the authors string.
The Bryophyte Nomenclator: Based on data supplied by Bryonames
Tropicos record: 35150619: Based on data supplied by Bryonames