Kingdom:
Phylum:
Hypnanae
Order:
Hypnales
Species:
scalare
ID:
1169999

Status:
valid

Authors:
(Müll. Hal.) Tixier

Source:
tro

Year:
1977

Citation Micro:
Rev. Bryol. Lichénol. 43: 457 1977

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001169337



Common Names

  • Clastobryum scalare
  • Scalare Clastobryum
  • Scalare Moss


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Description

Clastobryum scalare (also called 'Scaly clastobryum', among many other common names) is a species of moss in the family Pottiaceae. It is found in North America, Europe, and Asia. It grows in moist, shady places, such as in forests, grasslands, and along streams.

Uses & Benefits

Clastobryum scalare is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and parks. It is also used to make paper and as a source of food for animals.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Clastobryum scalare has small, yellow-green flowers with four petals. Its seeds are small, dark brown and oval-shaped. The seedlings have a single leaf that is tightly curled.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Cultivation and propagation of Clastobryum scalare: This species is best propagated by division or by spores. Division should be done in spring or early summer, when the plant is actively growing. Spores should be sown on a sterile, moist, well-drained medium and kept in a warm, humid environment. The spores will germinate in 1-2 weeks.

Where to Find Clastobryum scalare

Clastobryum scalare can be found in the Andes Mountains of South America.

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

Pierre Tixier (1918-1997): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Tixier' in the authors string.
Karl Müller (1818-1899): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Müll.Hal.' in the authors string.
The Bryophyte Nomenclator: Based on data supplied by Bryonames
Tropicos record: 35140489: Based on data supplied by Bryonames