Kingdom:
Phylum:
Hypnanae
Order:
Hookeriales
Species:
odontoloma
ID:
1197650

Status:
valid

Authors:
(Dusén ex Matteri) Matteri

Source:
tro

Year:
1985

Citation Micro:
Transecta Bot. Patagonia Austral 272 1985

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001196988

Common Names

  • Odontoloma Moss
  • Calyptrochaeta Moss
  • Cushion Moss

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Uses & Benefits

Calyptrochaeta odontoloma is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and aquariums.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flowers of Calyptrochaeta odontoloma 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

Calyptrochaeta odontoloma is a species of moss that is found in tropical and subtropical regions. It is a low-growing, creeping moss that prefers moist, shady areas. To cultivate and propagate Calyptrochaeta odontoloma, it is best to use a potting soil that is high in organic matter and well-draining. The moss should be kept moist and in partial shade. It can be propagated by division or by spore sowing.

Where to Find Calyptrochaeta odontoloma

Calyptrochaeta odontoloma can be found in New Zealand.

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

Per Karl Hjalmar Dusén (1855-1926): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Dusén' in the authors string.
Celina María Matteri (1943-2004): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Matteri' in the authors string.
The Bryophyte Nomenclator: Based on data supplied by Bryonames
Tropicos record: 35186298: Based on data supplied by Bryonames