Kingdom:
Phylum:
Hypnanae
Order:
Hypnales
Species:
madangense
ID:
1183649

Status:
valid

Authors:
E.B. Bartram

Source:
tro

Year:
1961

Citation Micro:
Brittonia 13: 375 1961

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001182987



Common Names

  • Chaetomitrium madangense
  • Madang Chaetomitrium
  • Madang Hair-moss


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Uses & Benefits

Chaetomitrium madangense is used as an ornamental plant and as a food source. It is also used in traditional medicine for treating skin diseases, as a diuretic, and as an antiseptic.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Chaetomitrium madangense has small white flowers and small seeds. The seedlings are small and have a tuft of white hairs at the tip.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Chaetomitrium madangense is a small, perennial herb that grows in moist, shady areas. It can be propagated by division or by seed. The seeds should be sown in a well-drained, sandy soil and kept moist until germination. The plants should be spaced about 10 cm apart and can be grown in full sun or partial shade.

Where to Find Chaetomitrium madangense

Chaetomitrium madangense can be found in Papua New Guinea.

Chaetomitrium madangense FAQ

What is the scientific name of Chaetomitrium madangense?

Chaetomitrium madangense

What is the common name of Chaetomitrium madangense?

Madang moss

What type of habitat does Chaetomitrium madangense prefer?

It prefers moist, shady habitats, such as forests and woodlands.

Species in the Chaetomitrium genus

Chaetomitrium spuriosubtile, Chaetomitrium sikkimense, Chaetomitrium acanthocarpum, Chaetomitrium aneitense, Chaetomitrium auriculatum, Chaetomitrium beccarii, Chaetomitrium borbonicum, Chaetomitrium borneense, Chaetomitrium brassii, Chaetomitrium callichrous, Chaetomitrium ciliatum, Chaetomitrium comorense, Chaetomitrium confertum, Chaetomitrium ctenidioides, Chaetomitrium densum, Chaetomitrium depressum, Chaetomitrium dusenii, Chaetomitrium elegans, Chaetomitrium elongatum, Chaetomitrium elmeri, Chaetomitrium entodontoides, Chaetomitrium fimbriatum, Chaetomitrium frondosum, Chaetomitrium horridulum, Chaetomitrium laevifolium, Chaetomitrium laevisetum, Chaetomitrium lanceolatum, Chaetomitrium lancifolium, Chaetomitrium lauterbachii, Chaetomitrium leptopoma, Chaetomitrium macrohystrix, Chaetomitrium nanohystrix, Chaetomitrium nervosum, Chaetomitrium orthorrhynchum, Chaetomitrium paleatum, Chaetomitrium papillifolium, Chaetomitrium perakense, Chaetomitrium perarmatum, Chaetomitrium perlaeve, Chaetomitrium philippinense, Chaetomitrium poecilophyllum, Chaetomitrium pseudoelongatum, Chaetomitrium recurvifolium, Chaetomitrium roemeri, Chaetomitrium rugifolium, Chaetomitrium setosum, Chaetomitrium smithii, Chaetomitrium speciosum, Chaetomitrium spinosum, Chaetomitrium sublaevisetum,

Species in the Symphyodontaceae family

Bryocrumia vivicolor, Bryocrumia malabarica, Bryocrumia torrentium, Phyllodon bilobatus, Phyllodon choiropyxis, Phyllodon glossoides, Phyllodon truncatulus, Phyllodon truncatus, Phyllodon lingulatus, Phyllodon scutellifolius, Phyllodon abruptus, Phyllodon perplanicaulis, Phyllodon subretusus, Phyllodon cocoensis, Phyllodon laevifolius, Phyllodon similans, Chaetomitriopsis glaucocarpa, Chaetomitrium spuriosubtile, Chaetomitrium sikkimense, Chaetomitrium acanthocarpum, Chaetomitrium aneitense, Chaetomitrium auriculatum, Chaetomitrium beccarii, Chaetomitrium borbonicum, Chaetomitrium borneense, Chaetomitrium brassii, Chaetomitrium callichrous, Chaetomitrium ciliatum, Chaetomitrium comorense, Chaetomitrium confertum, Chaetomitrium ctenidioides, Chaetomitrium densum, Chaetomitrium depressum, Chaetomitrium dusenii, Chaetomitrium elegans, Chaetomitrium elongatum, Chaetomitrium elmeri, Chaetomitrium entodontoides, Chaetomitrium fimbriatum, Chaetomitrium frondosum, Chaetomitrium horridulum, Chaetomitrium laevifolium, Chaetomitrium laevisetum, Chaetomitrium lanceolatum, Chaetomitrium lancifolium, Chaetomitrium lauterbachii, Chaetomitrium leptopoma, Chaetomitrium macrohystrix, Chaetomitrium nanohystrix, Chaetomitrium nervosum,

References

Edwin Bunting Bartram (1878-1964): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'E.B.Bartram' in the authors string.
The Bryophyte Nomenclator: Based on data supplied by Bryonames
Tropicos record: 35161898: Based on data supplied by Bryonames