Mastopoma delicatulum - Uses, Benefits & Common Names
Kingdom:
Phylum:
Hypnanae
Order:
Hypnales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
delicatulum
ID:
1537621
Status:
valid
Authors:
(Broth.) B.C. Tan, T.J. Kop. & D.H. Norris
Source:
rhakhis
Year:
2017
Citation Micro:
Acta Bryolichenologica Asiatica. 7: 16. 2017
WFO Identifier:
wfo-1000019960
Common Names
- Mastopoma delicatulum
- Delicatulum Mastopoma
- Delicatulum Moss
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesDescription
Mastopoma delicatulum (also called Delicate Mastopoma, 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
Mastopoma delicatulum is used as an ornamental plant in landscaping and as a medicinal plant for treating various ailments.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
Mastopoma delicatulum has small, yellow-green flowers, and the seed is a small, round capsule. The seedlings have a single, long, narrow leaf.
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Mastopoma delicatulum can be propagated by spores or by division of the plant. It prefers moist, shady areas and should be grown in a soil mix of equal parts peat moss, sand, and loam. The soil should be kept moist, but not soggy. Fertilize with a balanced fertilizer every two weeks during the growing season.
Where to Find Mastopoma delicatulum
Mastopoma delicatulum is native to tropical and subtropical regions of the Americas, including Mexico, Central America, and South America.
Mastopoma delicatulum FAQ
What is the scientific name of Mastopoma delicatulum?
Mastopoma delicatulum
What type of plant is Mastopoma delicatulum?
It is a species of moss.
Where is Mastopoma delicatulum found?
It is found in Japan.
Species in the Mastopoma genus
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: 100469030: Based on data supplied by Bryonames