Mnioloma venezuelanum - Uses, Benefits & Common Names
Kingdom:
Phylum:
Jungermanniidae
Order:
Jungermanniales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
venezuelanum
ID:
1207120
Status:
valid
Authors:
(Fulford) R.M. Schust.
Source:
tro
Year:
2000
Citation Micro:
Nova Hedwigia Beih. 118: 509 2000
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001206458
Common Names
- Mnioloma venezuelanum
- Venezuelanum Mnioloma
- Venezuelanum Leafy Liverwort
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesDescription
Mnioloma venezuelanum (also called Venezuelan Mnioloma, among many other common names) is a species of moss in the family Mniolomataceae. It is a small, green, leafy plant with a thalloid body, found in the Northern Hemisphere in temperate and boreal regions. It grows in moist, shady places such as wet rocks, tree trunks, and soil.
Uses & Benefits
Mnioloma venezuelanum has been used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a food source for livestock.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
Mnioloma venezuelanum has small, yellow flowers that are clustered in groups of three. The seeds are small and black, and the seedlings are small and green.
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesCultivation and Propagation
Mnioloma venezuelanum can be propagated by division of the plant or by spore sowing. Cultivation is best done in a moist, well-drained soil in partial shade. It is an evergreen plant that prefers a humid environment and can tolerate temperatures down to -5°C (23°F).
Where to Find Mnioloma venezuelanum
Mnioloma venezuelanum can be found in the tropical rainforests of Central and South America.
Species in the Mnioloma genus
Mnioloma cellulosum, Mnioloma retusum, Mnioloma caespitosum, Mnioloma elliottii, Mnioloma cyclostipum, Mnioloma nephrostipum, Mnioloma fissistipulum, Mnioloma parallelogramum, Mnioloma fuscum, Mnioloma boliviana, Mnioloma venezuelanum, Mnioloma novaezelandiae, Mnioloma stamatotonum, Mnioloma rhynchophyllum,
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
Rudolf Mathias Schuster (1921-2012): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'R.M.Schust.' in the authors string.
Margaret Hannah Fulford (1904-1999): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Fulford' in the authors string.
The Bryophyte Nomenclator: Based on data supplied by Bryonames
Tropicos record: 35207024: Based on data supplied by Bryonames