Kingdom:
Phylum:
Jungermanniidae
Order:
Jungermanniales
Species:
spinigera
ID:
1197508

Status:
valid

Authors:
(Lindb.) Warnst.

Source:
tro

Year:
1934

Citation Micro:
Bergens Mus. Skr. 16: 189 1934

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001196846

Common Names

  • Cephaloziella spinigera
  • Spiny Cephaloziella
  • Spiny Star-moss

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Description

Cephaloziella spinigera (also called Spiny Cephaloziella, among many other common names) is a species of moss found in North America and Europe. It is a small moss with a yellow-green color and a velvety texture. It grows in damp, shady areas, such as woodlands and meadows.

Uses & Benefits

Cephaloziella spinigera is used in the horticultural industry as an ornamental plant. It is also used in the restoration of wetlands and other aquatic habitats.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flowers of Cephaloziella spinigera are small and inconspicuous, with a single perianth segment. The seeds are small and black, with a short, thin beak. The seedlings are small and delicate, with a single leaf and a short stem.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Cephaloziella spinigera can be propagated by spores or by division of larger plants. It prefers moist, shady conditions and can be grown in a variety of substrates. It can be grown in a terrarium or in an aquarium with a low light level.

Where to Find Cephaloziella spinigera

Cephaloziella spinigera can be found in the western United States, from California to Montana, and in Mexico.

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

Sextus Otto Lindberg (1835-1889): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Lindb.' in the authors string.
The Bryophyte Nomenclator: Based on data supplied by Bryonames
Tropicos record: 35186121: Based on data supplied by Bryonames