Kingdom:
Phylum:
Jungermanniidae
Order:
Jungermanniales
Genus:
Species:
caespitosum
ID:
1201157

Status:
valid

Authors:
(Spruce) R.M. Schust.

Source:
tro

Year:
1995

Citation Micro:
Fragm. Florist. Geobot. 40: 839 1995

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001200495

Common Names

  • Caespitosum Mnioloma
  • Caespitosum Liverwort
  • Caespitosum-Liverwort

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Description

Mnioloma caespitosum (also called tufted mnioloma, among many other common names) is a species of moss that is found in North America. It is a small-sized moss, with stems that are up to 5 cm long and leaves that are up to 2 mm long. It is native to North America, where it is found in wetlands, bogs, and other moist habitats.

Uses & Benefits

Mnioloma caespitosum is a species of liverwort that is commonly used for ornamental purposes in gardens and terrariums. It is also used in the production of green roofs and moss walls.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Mnioloma caespitosum has small, yellow-green flowers with six petals. Its seeds are small and round, and its seedlings are small and green.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Mnioloma caespitosum is a small, perennial, evergreen liverwort that grows in dense mats in moist, shady areas. It can be propagated by division or by spore sowing. Division is the easiest method and can be done in spring or autumn. The plant can also be propagated by sowing spores, but this is a more difficult process. Spores should be sown on a moist, sterile medium and kept in a warm, humid environment until germination occurs.

Where to Find Mnioloma caespitosum

Mnioloma caespitosum can be found in tropical and subtropical regions of Africa, Asia, and Australia.

Species in the Calypogeiaceae family

Calypogeia fissa, Calypogeia integristipula, Calypogeia muelleriana, Calypogeia neesiana, Calypogeia peruviana, Calypogeia sphagnicola, Calypogeia suecica, Calypogeia subintegra, Calypogeia laxa, Calypogeia tenax, Calypogeia leptoloma, Calypogeia rhombifolia, Calypogeia goebelii, Calypogeia bidentula, Calypogeia longifolia, Calypogeia azurea, Calypogeia granulata, Calypogeia annabonensis, Calypogeia miquelii, Calypogeia grandistipula, Calypogeia lunata, Calypogeia azorica, Calypogeia cordistipula, Calypogeia formosana, Calypogeia tosana, Calypogeia aeruginosa, Calypogeia angusta, Calypogeia asakawana, Calypogeia contracta, Calypogeia fujisana, Calypogeia japonica, Calypogeia nasuensis, Calypogeia obovata, Calypogeia lechleri, Calypogeia uncinulatula, Calypogeia densifolia, Calypogeia mascarenensis, Calypogeia microstipula, Calypogeia vietnamica, Calypogeia andicola, Calypogeia apiculata, Calypogeia ceylanica, Calypogeia cuspidata, Calypogeia decurrens, Calypogeia falcata, Calypogeia kamchatica, Calypogeia khasiana, Calypogeia latissima, Calypogeia lophocoleoides, Calypogeia marginella,

References

Richard Spruce (1817-1893): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Spruce' in the authors string.
Rudolf Mathias Schuster (1921-2012): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'R.M.Schust.' in the authors string.
The Bryophyte Nomenclator: Based on data supplied by Bryonames
Tropicos record: 35191323: Based on data supplied by Bryonames