Kingdom:
Phylum:
Hypnanae
Order:
Hypnales
Species:
seramense
ID:
1205408

Status:
valid

Authors:
H. Akiyama

Source:
tro

Year:
1999

Citation Micro:
Bryol. Res. 7: 258. f. 1–2 1999

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001204746



Common Names

  • Chaetomitrium seramense
  • Seram Chaetomitrium
  • Seram Fork-moss


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Uses & Benefits

Chaetomitrium seramense is used in traditional medicine and as a source of food for livestock.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Chaetomitrium seramense has small, yellowish-green flowers with a single, cup-shaped perianth. The seeds are small and black, and the seedlings are small and have a single, cup-shaped leaf.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Chaetomitrium seramense is a small, evergreen moss that can be propagated by spores or by division. It prefers moist, shady conditions and can be grown in a terrarium or in a potting mix. It is best to keep the soil moist but not wet and to fertilize occasionally with a balanced fertilizer. It can also be grown outdoors in a shady area, but it needs to be protected from direct sunlight.

Where to Find Chaetomitrium seramense

Chaetomitrium seramense can be found in the tropical rainforests of Seram Island in Indonesia.

Chaetomitrium seramense FAQ

What is the scientific name of Chaetomitrium seramense?

Chaetomitrium seramense

What is the family of Chaetomitrium seramense?

Grimmiaceae

What is the habitat of Chaetomitrium seramense?

Tropical and subtropical moist montane forests

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,