Kingdom:
Phylum:
Hypnanae
Order:
Hypnales
Species:
acutum
ID:
1178816

Status:
valid

Authors:
(Mitt.) Broth.

Source:
tro

Year:
1904

Citation Micro:
Index Bryol. (ed. 2) 1: 288 1904

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001178154



Common Names

  • Calyptothecium acutum
  • Acutate Calyptothecium
  • Fern Moss


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Description

Calyptothecium acutum (also called Sharp-Leaved Calyptothecium, among many other common names) is a species of moss found in tropical and subtropical regions of the world. It is a small, tufted moss with a short stem and a few leaves. The leaves are lanceolate and have a pointed tip. It grows in moist, shady habitats such as forests and woodlands.

Uses & Benefits

Calyptothecium acutum is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a medicinal plant for treating various ailments. It is also used as a source of food for humans and animals.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Calyptothecium acutum is small and white, with four petals. The seed is a small, dark brown, oval-shaped capsule. The seedlings are small and have a single, narrow leaf.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Calyptothecium acutum is a small, evergreen shrub native to South America. It is easily propagated from cuttings or seed, and prefers full sun and well-drained soil. It can tolerate light frosts and drought, but should be protected from strong winds. It can be pruned to maintain a neat shape, and will respond well to regular fertilising.

Where to Find Calyptothecium acutum

Calyptothecium acutum can be found in tropical and subtropical regions of Africa, Asia, and Australia.

Species in the Pterobryaceae family

Calyptothecium acostatum, Calyptothecium prainii, Calyptothecium acutum, Calyptothecium bescherellei, Calyptothecium burmense, Calyptothecium duplicatum, Calyptothecium extensum, Calyptothecium hookeri, Calyptothecium nitidum, Calyptothecium oxyphyllum, Calyptothecium pinnatum, Calyptothecium ramosii, Calyptothecium recurvulum, Calyptothecium subacutum, Calyptothecium subhumile, Calyptothecium symphysodontoides, Calyptothecium urvilleanum, Calyptothecium wightii, Calyptothecium auriculatum, Calyptothecium integrifolium, Calyptothecium compressum, Calyptothecium pterobryoides, Calyptothecium squarrosulum, Calyptothecium phyllogonioides, Calyptothecium philippinense, Henicodium geniculatum, Hildebrandtiella cuspidans, Hildebrandtiella endotrichelloides, Hildebrandtiella longiseta, Hildebrandtiella phleoides, Jaegerina formosa, Jaegerina guatemalensis, Jaegerina luzonensis, Jaegerina plicata, Jaegerina robillardii, Jaegerina scariosa, Jaegerina solitaria, Jaegerina stolonifera, Jaegerina retrosquarrosa, Micralsopsis complanata, Muellerobryum whiteleggei, Neolindbergia deningeri, Neolindbergia rigida, Neolindbergia robusta, Neolindbergia rugosa, Neolindbergia vitiensis, Neolindbergia cladomnioides, Neolindbergia veloirae, Orthorrhynchidium planifrons, Orthostichopsis fornicata,

References

William Mitten (1819-1906): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Mitt.' in the authors string.
Viktor Ferdinand Brotherus (1849-1929): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Broth.' in the authors string.
The Bryophyte Nomenclator: Based on data supplied by Bryonames
Tropicos record: 35154046: Based on data supplied by Bryonames