Kingdom:
Phylum:
Hypnanae
Order:
Hypnales
Species:
maryatii
ID:
1208415

Status:
valid

Authors:
H. Akiyama & Suleiman

Source:
tro

Year:
2001

Citation Micro:
Hikobia 13: 504. f. 5, 17 2001

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001207753



Common Names

  • Chaetomitrium maryatii
  • Maryat's Chaetomitrium
  • Maryat's Hair Cap Moss


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Description

Chaetomitrium maryatii (also called Maryat's Chaetomitrium, among many other common names) is a small, green liverwort with a thallus that is 1-2 mm wide. It is native to South Africa, and is found in moist, shady areas.

Uses & Benefits

Chaetomitrium maryatii is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a groundcover in rock gardens.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Chaetomitrium maryatii has small, white flowers with yellow anthers. The seeds are small, black and shiny. The seedlings are small, with a single cotyledon.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Chaetomitrium maryatii is a small, tufted moss that grows in moist, shady areas. It is propagated by division of the tufts or by spore sowing. It prefers a moist, shady environment and can be grown in a pot or in the ground.

Where to Find Chaetomitrium maryatii

Chaetomitrium maryatii can be found in temperate regions of the world, including Europe, Asia, and North America.

Chaetomitrium maryatii FAQ

What is the scientific name of Chaetomitrium maryatii?

Chaetomitrium maryatii

What is the common name of Chaetomitrium maryatii?

Maryatii Chaetomitrium

What is the habitat of Chaetomitrium maryatii?

Chaetomitrium maryatii is found in moist, shady areas in the Northern Hemisphere

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

Monica Suleiman: Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Suleiman' in the authors string.
The Bryophyte Nomenclator: Based on data supplied by Bryonames
Tropicos record: 35208649: Based on data supplied by Bryonames