Kingdom:
Phylum:
Bryanae
Order:
Orthotrichales
Species:
tocaremae
ID:
1176632

Status:
valid

Authors:
Hampe

Source:
tro

Year:
1847

Citation Micro:
Linnaea 20: 524 1847

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001175970



Common Names

  • Macromitrium tocaremae
  • Tocarema Macromitrium
  • Tocarema Bog-moss


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Description

Macromitrium tocaremae (also called 'Tocarema'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 tocaremae 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 tocaremae 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 tocaremae 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 tocaremae

Macromitrium tocaremae can be found in Ecuador.

Macromitrium tocaremae FAQ

What is the scientific name of Macromitrium tocaremae?

Macromitrium tocaremae

What is the common name of Macromitrium tocaremae?

Tocarema Macromitrium Moss

What is the habitat of Macromitrium tocaremae?

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

Georg Ernst Ludwig Hampe (1795-1880): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Hampe' in the authors string.
The Bryophyte Nomenclator: Based on data supplied by Bryonames
Tropicos record: 35150620: Based on data supplied by Bryonames