Kingdom:
Phylum:
Hypnanae
Order:
Hypnales
Genus:
Species:
compacta
ID:
1170001

Status:
valid

Authors:
(Müll. Hal.) H. Rob.

Source:
tro

Year:
1976

Citation Micro:
Phytologia 33: 295 1976

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001169339

Common Names

  • Conardia compacta
  • Compact Conardia
  • Compact Moss

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Description

Conardia compacta (also called 'Compact conardia', among many other common names) is a species of moss in the family Pottiaceae. It is found in North America, Europe, and Asia. It grows in moist, shady places, such as in forests, grasslands, and along streams.

Uses & Benefits

Conardia compacta is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and parks. It is also used to make paper and as a source of food for animals.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Conardia compacta has small, yellow-green flowers with four petals. Its seeds are small, dark brown and oval-shaped. The seedlings have a single leaf that is tightly curled.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Cultivation and propagation of Conardia compacta: This species is best propagated by division or by spores. Division should be done in spring or early summer, when the plant is actively growing. Spores should be sown on a sterile, moist, well-drained medium and kept in a warm, humid environment. The spores will germinate in 1-2 weeks.

Where to Find Conardia compacta

Conardia compacta can be found in the Andes Mountains of South America.

Species in the Conardia genus

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

Harold E. Robinson (1932-2020): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'H.Rob.' in the authors string.
Karl Müller (1818-1899): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Müll.Hal.' in the authors string.
The Bryophyte Nomenclator: Based on data supplied by Bryonames
Tropicos record: 35140491: Based on data supplied by Bryonames