Kingdom:
Phylum:
Dicranidae
Order:
Dicranales
Species:
madagassum
ID:
1151901

Status:
valid

Authors:
Thér.

Source:
tro

Year:
1930

Citation Micro:
Recueil Publ. Soc. Havraise Études Diverses 1929: 101. ic 1930

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001151239

Common Names

  • Anisothecium madagassum
  • Madagassum Anisothecium
  • Madagassum Anisothecium Moss

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Uses & Benefits

Anisothecium madagassum is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a ground cover. It is also used to stabilize soil and control erosion.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Anisothecium madagassum is white, with five petals and a yellow center. The seed is small and black, and the seedling is a small, dark green plant with a single stem.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Anisothecium madagassum can be propagated by seed or division. It prefers moist, well-drained soil and full sun to partial shade. It can be grown in containers or in the garden. It is a low-maintenance plant and requires minimal care.

Where to Find Anisothecium madagassum

Anisothecium madagassum can be found in Madagascar.

Species in the Dicranellaceae family

Bryotestua brevicuspis, Bryotestua longicuspis, Campylopodium lineare, Campylopodium phascoides, Campylopodium euchlorum, Campylopodium capillaceum, Dicranella elegans, Dicranella fontana, Dicranella acroclada, Dicranella affinis, Dicranella alpina, Dicranella amplexans, Dicranella angustifolia, Dicranella apolensis, Dicranella apophysatula, Dicranella argentinica, Dicranella ascensionica, Dicranella aulacocarpa, Dicranella austro-sinensis, Dicranella baileyana, Dicranella barbensis, Dicranella barnesii, Dicranella bicolor, Dicranella boliviana, Dicranella borbonica, Dicranella brachyangia, Dicranella brachyblepharis, Dicranella breviseta, Dicranella caldensis, Dicranella callosa, Dicranella cameruniae, Dicranella campylophylla, Dicranella cerviculata, Dicranella circinata, Dicranella coarctata, Dicranella consimilis, Dicranella cratericola, Dicranella crinalis, Dicranella crispa, Dicranella densifolia, Dicranella dietrichiae, Dicranella dilatatinervis, Dicranella ditissima, Dicranella ditrichoides, Dicranella divaricata, Dicranella divaricatula, Dicranella dussii, Dicranella elata, Dicranella erectotheca, Dicranella euryphylla,

References

Irénée Thériot (1859-1947): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Thér.' in the authors string.
The Bryophyte Nomenclator: Based on data supplied by Bryonames
Tropicos record: 35108326: Based on data supplied by Bryonames