Kingdom:
Phylum:
Hypnanae
Order:
Hypnales
Species:
calcareum
ID:
1197654

Status:
valid

Authors:
(Kanda) Nog.

Source:
tro

Year:
1991

Citation Micro:
Ill. Moss Fl. Japan 4: 897 1991

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001196992

Common Names

  • Calcareum Moss
  • Amblystegium Moss
  • Cushion Moss

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Uses & Benefits

Amblystegium calcareum is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and aquariums.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flowers of Amblystegium calcareum are small and inconspicuous, with a single perianth segment. The seeds are small and black, with a short, thin beak. The seedlings are small and delicate, with a single leaf and a short stem.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Amblystegium calcareum is a species of moss that is found in tropical and subtropical regions. It is a low-growing, creeping moss that prefers moist, shady areas. To cultivate and propagate Amblystegium calcareum, it is best to use a potting soil that is high in organic matter and well-draining. The moss should be kept moist and in partial shade. It can be propagated by division or by spore sowing.

Where to Find Amblystegium calcareum

Amblystegium calcareum can be found in the United Kingdom.

Species in the Amblystegiaceae family

Tomentypnum nitens, Tomentypnum falcifolium, Tomentypnum involutum, Tomentypnum vittii, Amblystegium arvernense, Amblystegium glaziovii, Amblystegium serpens, Amblystegium sparsile, Amblystegium speirophyllum, Amblystegium subulatum, Amblystegium tenuifolium, Amblystegium chalaropelma, Amblystegium patenti-flexuosum, Amblystegium stricto-serpens, Amblystegium camisassae, Amblystegium calcareum, Amblystegium pseudosubtile, Anacamptodon africanus, Anacamptodon amblystegioides, Anacamptodon cubensis, Anacamptodon fortunei, Anacamptodon latidens, Anacamptodon splachnoides, Anacamptodon validinervis, Anacamptodon wattsii, Anacamptodon compactus, Anacamptodon marginatus, Anacamptodon minimus, Anacamptodon kamchaticus, Anacamptodon touwii, Bryostreimannia turgida, Campylium squarrosulum, Campylium amblystegioides, Campylium annamense, Campylium chrysophyllum, Campylium glaucocarpoides, Campylium insubricum, Campylium stellatum, Campylium zemliae, Campylium gollanii, Campylium longicuspis, Campylium laxifolium, Campylium protensum, Campylium bambergeri, Campylium hylocomioides, Conardia compacta, Cratoneuron filicinum, Cratoneuron curvicaule, Cratoneuropsis relaxa, Cratoneuropsis chilensis,

References

Akira Noguchi (1907-1988): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Nog.' in the authors string.
Hiroshi Kanda (b.1946): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Kanda' in the authors string.
The Bryophyte Nomenclator: Based on data supplied by Bryonames
Tropicos record: 35186303: Based on data supplied by Bryonames