Kingdom:
Phylum:
Jungermanniidae
Order:
Jungermanniales
Species:
muelleriana
ID:
1202363

Status:
valid

Authors:
R.M. Schust.

Source:
tro

Year:
1996

Citation Micro:
Nova Hedwigia 63: 24. f. 3–4 1996

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001201701

Common Names

  • Cephaloziella muelleriana
  • Mueller's Cephaloziella Moss
  • Mueller's Cephaloziella Liverwort

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Description

Cephaloziella muelleriana (also called Cephaloziella muelleriana, among many other common names) is a small moss species found in the Northern Hemisphere. It has a yellow-green to yellow-brown color and grows in tufts or mats. It is found in humid, shady habitats, such as in forests, on rocks, and in grasslands.

Uses & Benefits

Cephaloziella muelleriana is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and is also used to create a natural habitat for wildlife.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Cephaloziella muelleriana is a small, yellowish-green spikelet. The seed is a small, dark brown, oblong-shaped achene. The seedlings are small, dark green, and have a single leaf.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Cephaloziella muelleriana is a species of moss that can be propagated by division or by spore. It prefers moist, acidic soils and can be grown in partial shade or full sun. It is tolerant of a wide range of temperatures and can be grown in USDA Hardiness Zones 4-9.

Where to Find Cephaloziella muelleriana

Cephaloziella muelleriana can be found in the tropical Andes of South America, including Colombia, Ecuador, Peru, and Bolivia.

Species in the Cephaloziellaceae family

Allisoniella subbipartita, Allisoniella nigra, Allisoniella recurva, Allisoniella scottii, Allisoniella tasmanica, Amphicephalozia geisslerae, Amphicephalozia africana, Amphicephalozia amplexicaulis, Cephalojonesia incuba, Cephalomitrion aterrimum, Cephaloziella brinkmanii, Cephaloziella dentata, Cephaloziella divaricata, Cephaloziella elachista, Cephaloziella grimsulana, Cephaloziella hampeana, Cephaloziella integerrima, Cephaloziella massalongii, Cephaloziella patulifolia, Cephaloziella phyllacantha, Cephaloziella rappii, Cephaloziella rubella, Cephaloziella spinicaulis, Cephaloziella turneri, Cephaloziella uncinata, Cephaloziella spinigera, Cephaloziella subtilis, Cephaloziella arctogena, Cephaloziella longii, Cephaloziella microphylla, Cephaloziella aenigmatica, Cephaloziella muelleriana, Cephaloziella invisa, Cephaloziella grandiretis, Cephaloziella nothogena, Cephaloziella exigua, Cephaloziella pellucida, Cephaloziella breviperianthia, Cephaloziella aspericaulis, Cephaloziella elegans, Cephaloziella meghalayensis, Cephaloziella dentifolia, Cephaloziella obtusilobula, Cephaloziella mamillifera, Cephaloziella capensis, Cephaloziella natalensis, Cephaloziella tenuissima, Cephaloziella stellulifera, Cephaloziella heteroica, Cephaloziella exiliflora,

References

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: 35200572: Based on data supplied by Bryonames