Kingdom:
Phylum:
Hypnanae
Order:
Hypnales
Species:
lutea
ID:
1537587

Status:
valid

Authors:
H. Akiyama

Source:
rhakhis

Year:
2019

Citation Micro:
Bryophyte Diversity and Evolution. 41(2): 46. 2019

WFO Identifier:
wfo-1000019938



Common Names

  • Luteous Clastobryellina Moss
  • Clastobryellina Moss
  • Luteous Moss


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Description

Clastobryellina lutea (also called Luteous Clastobryellina, among many other common names) is a species of moss in the family Hypnaceae. It is characterized by its yellow-green to yellow-brown color, and its leaves are ovate-lanceolate in shape. It is native to Southeast Asia, and is found in tropical and subtropical forests.

Uses & Benefits

Clastobryellina lutea is used as a soil stabilizer and erosion control. It is also used as a groundcover in gardens and landscaping.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Clastobryellina lutea has small, yellowish-brown flowers that are borne in clusters of up to four. The seeds are small, dark brown and globose. The seedlings are slender, with a single, long, narrow leaf.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Clastobryellina lutea can be propagated by division of the clumps. The soil should be kept moist and well-drained. It can be grown in full sun to partial shade. It is best to fertilize the plant once a month during the growing season.

Where to Find Clastobryellina lutea

Clastobryellina lutea can be found in tropical and subtropical regions of the world, including South America, Africa, and Southeast Asia.

Clastobryellina lutea FAQ

What is the scientific name of Clastobryellina lutea?

Clastobryellina lutea

What is the common name of Clastobryellina lutea?

Lute Clastobryellina

What is the habitat of Clastobryellina lutea?

Clastobryellina lutea is found in tropical and subtropical regions of the world, including India, Sri Lanka, and the Philippines.

Species in the Pylaisiadelphaceae family

Gammiella pterogonioides, Gammiella koningsbergeri, Gammiella panchienii, Hageniella assamica, Hageniella isopterygioides, Hageniella sikkimensis, Hageniella micans, Isopterygium affusum, Isopterygium albescens, Isopterygium ambreanum, Isopterygium annamense, Isopterygium antsihanakense, Isopterygium antunesii, Isopterygium applanatum, Isopterygium aquaticum, Isopterygium argillicola, Isopterygium argyroleucum, Isopterygium assamicum, Isopterygium asymmetricum, Isopterygium austrodenticulatum, Isopterygium bancanum, Isopterygium battakense, Isopterygium baurii, Isopterygium borneense, Isopterygium brevicuspis, Isopterygium brevisetum, Isopterygium brownii, Isopterygium byssaceum, Isopterygium byssobolax, Isopterygium candidulum, Isopterygium chalarophyllum, Isopterygium chryseolum, Isopterygium citrinellum, Isopterygium clerophilum, Isopterygium combae, Isopterygium complanatulum, Isopterygium conangium, Isopterygium congoanum, Isopterygium courtoisii, Isopterygium cratericola, Isopterygium dewevrei, Isopterygium elodes, Isopterygium exiguum, Isopterygium exile, Isopterygium fallax, Isopterygium filamentosum, Isopterygium fissum, Isopterygium fruticola, Isopterygium gabonense, Isopterygium gibbosulum,

References

The Bryophyte Nomenclator: Based on data supplied by Bryonames
Tropicos record: 100487232: Based on data supplied by Bryonames