Kingdom:
Phylum:
Hypnanae
Order:
Hookeriales
Species:
marginata
ID:
1147254

Status:
valid

Authors:
(Thér.) Pursell & W.D. Reese

Source:
tro

Year:
1982

Citation Micro:
J. Hattori Bot. Lab. 53: 466 1982

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001146592

Common Names

  • Calyptrochaeta Marginata
  • Marginata Calyptrochaeta
  • Marginate Calyptrochaeta

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Description

Calyptrochaeta marginata (also called Margined Calyptrochaeta, among many other common names) is a small, tufted moss with a reddish-brown stem and yellowish-green leaves. It is native to tropical and subtropical regions of the world, and is found in moist, shady habitats such as forests and meadows.

Uses & Benefits

Calyptrochaeta marginata is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a ground cover in landscaping.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Calyptrochaeta marginata has small, yellow-green flowers that are arranged in a spike-like inflorescence. The seeds are small and black, and the seedlings are small, green and have a single leaf.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Calyptrochaeta marginata is a perennial herb that can be propagated by seed or division. It prefers moist, well-drained soils in full sun to partial shade and can tolerate drought. It is best grown in a sunny position in moist, well-drained soil. It can be propagated by seed or division in spring or autumn.

Where to Find Calyptrochaeta marginata

Calyptrochaeta marginata can be found in India.

Species in the Daltoniaceae family

Achrophyllum anomalum, Achrophyllum crassirete, Achrophyllum haesselianum, Achrophyllum javense, Achrophyllum magellanicum, Achrophyllum tenuinerve, Achrophyllum dentatum, Achrophyllum quadrifarium, Adelothecium bogotense, Beeveria distichophylloides, Benitotania elimbata, Bryobrothera crenulata, Bryobrothera tambuyukonensis, Calyptrochaeta subremotifolia, Calyptrochaeta marginata, Calyptrochaeta apiculata, Calyptrochaeta asplenioides, Calyptrochaeta enervis, Calyptrochaeta flexicollis, Calyptrochaeta grandiretis, Calyptrochaeta haitensis, Calyptrochaeta japonica, Calyptrochaeta leptoloma, Calyptrochaeta parviretis, Calyptrochaeta remotifolia, Calyptrochaeta rotundifolia, Calyptrochaeta cristata, Calyptrochaeta brownii, Calyptrochaeta setigera, Calyptrochaeta albescens, Calyptrochaeta deflexa, Calyptrochaeta nutans, Calyptrochaeta odontoloma, Calyptrochaeta isophylla, Calyptrochaeta microblasta, Calyptrochaeta ramosa, Calyptrochaeta boniana, Calyptrochaeta mollis, Calyptrochaeta otwayensis, Calyptrochaeta lucida, Calyptrochaeta perlimbata, Crosbya nervosa, Crosbya straminea, Daltonia apiculata, Daltonia aristifolia, Daltonia baldwinii, Daltonia baumgartneri, Daltonia bilimbata, Daltonia brevipedunculata, Daltonia forsythii,

References

Irénée Thériot (1859-1947): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Thér.' in the authors string.
Ronald Arling Pursell (1930-2014): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Pursell' in the authors string.
William Dean Reese (1928-2002): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'W.D.Reese' in the authors string.
The Bryophyte Nomenclator: Based on data supplied by Bryonames
Tropicos record: 35100050: Based on data supplied by Bryonames