Kingdom:
Phylum:
Bryanae
Order:
Orthotrichales
Species:
trinitense
ID:
1176646

Status:
valid

Authors:
R.S. Williams

Source:
tro

Year:
1922

Citation Micro:
Bryologist 24: 65. 4 1922

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001175984



Common Names

  • Macromitrium trinitense
  • Trinitense Moss
  • Trinidad Moss


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Description

Macromitrium trinitense (also called 'Trinidad 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 trinitense is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a ground cover in landscaping. It is also used as a food source for livestock, as a soil stabilizer, and as a source of fuel for cooking.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Macromitrium trinitense is small and white, with 6 petals. The seed is a small, dark brown, oval-shaped capsule. The seedlings are small, with an upright stem and long, narrow leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Macromitrium trinitense 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 trinitense

Macromitrium trinitense can be found in Trinidad.

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

Robert Statham Williams (1859-1945): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'R.S.Williams' in the authors string.
The Bryophyte Nomenclator: Based on data supplied by Bryonames
Tropicos record: 35150635: Based on data supplied by Bryonames