Kingdom:
Phylum:
Hypnanae
Order:
Hookeriales
Species:
ramosa
ID:
1197768

Status:
valid

Authors:
(M. Fleisch.) B.C. Tan & H. Rob.

Source:
tro

Year:
1990

Citation Micro:
Smithsonian Contr. Bot. 75: 10 1990

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001197106


Searching for Calyptrochaeta ramosa? Discover Suppliers and Request Free Samples Now!

Find Suppliers & Request Samples

Description

Calyptrochaeta ramosa (also called Calyptrochaeta ramosa, 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 ramosa is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and is known for its attractive foliage and flowers.

Cultivars, Varieties & Sub-species

Calyptrochaeta ramosa sub. spinosa (Nog.) P.J. Lin & B.C. Tan

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

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

Searching for Calyptrochaeta ramosa? Discover Suppliers and Request Free Samples Now!

Find Suppliers & Request Samples

Cultivation and Propagation

Calyptrochaeta ramosa 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 ramosa

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

Calyptrochaeta ramosa FAQ

What is the scientific name of Calyptrochaeta ramosa?

Calyptrochaeta ramosa

What is the common name of Calyptrochaeta ramosa?

Branching calyptrochaeta

Where is Calyptrochaeta ramosa found?

Calyptrochaeta ramosa 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.
Benito Ching Tan (1946-2016): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'B.C.Tan' in the authors string.
Max Fleischer (1861-1930): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'M.Fleisch.' in the authors string.
The Bryophyte Nomenclator: Based on data supplied by Bryonames
Tropicos record: 35186462: Based on data supplied by Bryonames