Kingdom:
Phylum:
Hypnanae
Order:
Hookeriales
Species:
microblasta
ID:
1197767

Status:
valid

Authors:
(Broth.) B.C. Tan & H. Rob.

Source:
tro

Year:
1990

Citation Micro:
Smithsonian Contr. Bot. 75: 9 1990

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001197105

Common Names

  • Calyptrochaeta microblasta
  • Microblasta Calyptrochaeta
  • Microblasta's Calyptrochaeta

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Description

Calyptrochaeta microblasta (also called Calyptrochaeta microblasta, among many other common names) is a species of moss native to Europe, Asia, and North America. It is a small, yellow-green moss with a lax habit, and it grows in moist, shady habitats.

Uses & Benefits

Calyptrochaeta microblasta is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and is known for its attractive foliage and flowers.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Calyptrochaeta microblasta has small, white flowers with yellow anthers. Its seeds are small, black, and round. The seedlings have lanceolate leaves and a single cotyledon.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Calyptrochaeta microblasta is a small, evergreen moss that prefers moist, shaded areas. It can be propagated by division or by spores. It is best grown in a moist, well-drained soil in partial shade. It can be propagated by division or by spores.

Where to Find Calyptrochaeta microblasta

Calyptrochaeta microblasta can be found in tropical and subtropical regions of the world, including South America, Africa, and Asia.

Calyptrochaeta microblasta FAQ

What is the scientific name of Calyptrochaeta microblasta?

Calyptrochaeta microblasta

What is the common name of Calyptrochaeta microblasta?

Small-celled calyptrochaeta

Where is Calyptrochaeta microblasta found?

Calyptrochaeta microblasta is found in the Appalachian Mountains of the eastern United States

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

Harold E. Robinson (1932-2020): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'H.Rob.' in the authors string.
Viktor Ferdinand Brotherus (1849-1929): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Broth.' in the authors string.
Benito Ching Tan (1946-2016): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'B.C.Tan' in the authors string.
The Bryophyte Nomenclator: Based on data supplied by Bryonames
Tropicos record: 35186461: Based on data supplied by Bryonames