Kingdom:
Phylum:
Bryanae
Order:
Orthotrichales
Species:
yuleanum
ID:
1176684

Status:
valid

Authors:
Broth. & Geh.

Source:
tro

Year:
1895

Citation Micro:
Oefvers. Förh. Finska Vetensk.-Soc. 37: 160 1895

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001176022



Common Names

  • Macromitrium yuleanum
  • Yule's Macromitrium
  • Yule Moss


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Description

Macromitrium yuleanum (also called Cape-ivy, among many other common names) is an evergreen, perennial climber with glossy, dark green leaves. It is native to South Africa and is found in rocky areas, forest margins and riverbanks.

Uses & Benefits

Macromitrium yuleanum 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 yuleanum has small white flowers that are clustered in a spike. The seed is a small, dark brown and has a rough surface. The seedlings are small and have a single, narrow leaf.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Macromitrium yuleanum can be propagated by spores, as well as by division of the rhizome. It prefers moist, shady locations and can be grown in both aquatic and terrestrial environments. It should be planted in a substrate of sand, silt, and clay, and should be kept in an area with plenty of light and humidity.

Where to Find Macromitrium yuleanum

Macromitrium yuleanum can be found in moist, shady areas in the temperate regions of the Northern Hemisphere, including North America, Europe, and 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

Viktor Ferdinand Brotherus (1849-1929): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Broth.' in the authors string.
Adalbert Geheeb (1842-1909): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Geh.' in the authors string.
The Bryophyte Nomenclator: Based on data supplied by Bryonames
Tropicos record: 35150686: Based on data supplied by Bryonames