Kingdom:
Phylum:
Dicranidae
Order:
Dicranales
Species:
geniculatus
ID:
1195286

Status:
valid

Authors:
Matteri

Source:
tro

Year:
1980

Citation Micro:
Revista Mus. Argent. Ci. Nat., Bernardino Rivadavia Inst. Nac. Invest. Ci. Nat., Bot. 5: 262. f. 1 1980

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001194624

Common Names

  • Trematodon geniculatus
  • Geniculatus Moss
  • Trematodon geniculatus

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Description

Trematodon geniculatus (also called Trematodon geniculatus, among many other common names) is a small moss with a yellowish-green stem. Its leaves are lanceolate and curved. It is native to the Northern Hemisphere and is found in moist and shady habitats.

Uses & Benefits

Trematodon geniculatus is used as an ornamental plant and for erosion control. It is also used in the production of bioplastics and as a source of dietary fiber.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Trematodon geniculatus has small, yellow flowers. The seeds are small and black. The seedlings have two seed leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Trematodon geniculatus is a species of moss that can be propagated by division or by spores. It prefers moist, shady areas and can be grown in a wide range of soils. It is best to keep the soil moist but not soggy. It can be propagated by division or by spores. It is best to keep the soil pH between 5.5 and 6.5.

Where to Find Trematodon geniculatus

Trematodon geniculatus can be found in wet, acidic soils in the southeastern United States.

Species in the Trematodon genus

Trematodon ambiguus, Trematodon angolensis, Trematodon asanoi, Trematodon assamensis, Trematodon aureus, Trematodon bolivianus, Trematodon borbonicus, Trematodon brevicalyx, Trematodon brevicollis, Trematodon brevifolius, Trematodon brevirostris, Trematodon brevisetus, Trematodon capillifolius, Trematodon conformis, Trematodon congolensis, Trematodon crispifolius, Trematodon curvicollis, Trematodon decaryi, Trematodon dentatus, Trematodon divaricatus, Trematodon felipponei, Trematodon fendleri, Trematodon flexipes, Trematodon gymnostomus, Trematodon heterophyllus, Trematodon hildebrandtii, Trematodon hookeri, Trematodon intermixtus, Trematodon kurzii, Trematodon lacunosus, Trematodon latinervis, Trematodon lato-obtusus, Trematodon le-testui, Trematodon longicollis, Trematodon lozanoi, Trematodon ludovicae, Trematodon mackayi, Trematodon mayebarae, Trematodon mayottensis, Trematodon megapophysatus, Trematodon microthecius, Trematodon minutulus, Trematodon mirabilis, Trematodon nitidulus, Trematodon novae-hannoverae, Trematodon nudus, Trematodon palettifolius, Trematodon paradoxus, Trematodon pascuanus, Trematodon pauperifolius,

Species in the Bruchiaceae family

Bruchia queenslandica, Bruchia aurea, Bruchia bolanderi, Bruchia brevifolia, Bruchia brevipes, Bruchia carolinae, Bruchia drummondii, Bruchia eckloniana, Bruchia flexuosa, Bruchia fusca, Bruchia hallii, Bruchia hampeana, Bruchia microspora, Bruchia ravenelii, Bruchia texana, Bruchia uruguensis, Bruchia vogesiaca, Bruchia sinensis, Bruchia paricutinensis, Bruchia carinata, Eobruchia ecuatoriana, Eobruchia bruchioides, Pringleella pleuridioides, Pringleella sinensis, Pringleella subulata, Trematodon ambiguus, Trematodon angolensis, Trematodon asanoi, Trematodon assamensis, Trematodon aureus, Trematodon bolivianus, Trematodon borbonicus, Trematodon brevicalyx, Trematodon brevicollis, Trematodon brevifolius, Trematodon brevirostris, Trematodon brevisetus, Trematodon capillifolius, Trematodon conformis, Trematodon congolensis, Trematodon crispifolius, Trematodon curvicollis, Trematodon decaryi, Trematodon dentatus, Trematodon divaricatus, Trematodon felipponei, Trematodon fendleri, Trematodon flexipes, Trematodon gymnostomus, Trematodon heterophyllus,

References

Celina María Matteri (1943-2004): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Matteri' in the authors string.
The Bryophyte Nomenclator: Based on data supplied by Bryonames
Tropicos record: 35182600: Based on data supplied by Bryonames