Kingdom:
Phylum:
Hypnanae
Order:
Hypnales
Family:
Species:
novoguinensis
ID:
1183986

Status:
valid

Authors:
E.B. Bartram

Source:
tro

Year:
1961

Citation Micro:
Brittonia 13: 380 1961

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001183324

Common Names

  • Macrothamniella novoguinensis
  • Novoguinensis Macrothamniella
  • Macrothamniella Moss

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Description

Macrothamniella novoguinensis (also called Macrothamniella novoguinensis, among many other common names) is a species of moss native to the Himalayas, Japan, Korea, and Taiwan. It is a small, tufted moss that grows in moist, shady places such as forests, roadsides, and streams.

Uses & Benefits

Macrothamniella novoguinensis is used in horticulture and landscaping as a ground cover and for erosion control.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Macrothamniella novoguinensis has small white flowers with four petals and 8 stamens. The seeds are small and black. The seedlings have a single pair of cotyledons.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Macrothamniella novoguinensis is an evergreen moss that is native to tropical rainforests in Central and South America. It can be grown in moist, humus-rich soil in partial shade. Propagation is by spores or division of the stem.

Where to Find Macrothamniella novoguinensis

Macrothamniella novoguinensis can be found in Russia and Japan.

Macrothamniella novoguinensis FAQ

What is the scientific name of Macrothamniella novoguinensis?

Macrothamniella novoguinensis

What type of plant is Macrothamniella novoguinensis?

Moss

Where is Macrothamniella novoguinensis found?

Asia

Species in the Hypnaceae family

Acritodon nephophilus, Austrohondaella limata, Bryosedgwickia barlassinae, Chryso-hypnum elegantulum, Chryso-hypnum patens, Chryso-hypnum diminutivum, Chryso-hypnum demaretii, Chryso-hypnum cavifolium, Chryso-hypnum frondosum, Chryso-hypnum crosbyi, Chryso-hypnum hylophilum, Chryso-hypnum rostratulum, Chryso-hypnum smithii, Crepidophyllum modestum, Ctenidiadelphus plumularia, Cyathothecium distichaceum, Dacryophyllum falcifolium, Ectropotheciella decrescens, Ectropotheciella distichophylla, Ectropotheciopsis novoguineensis, Ectropothecium glossophylloides, Ectropothecium laxirete, Ectropothecium aciculare, Ectropothecium adnatum, Ectropothecium aeruginosum, Ectropothecium affine, Ectropothecium afromolluscum, Ectropothecium andrei, Ectropothecium aneitense, Ectropothecium angusto-textum, Ectropothecium anisophyllum, Ectropothecium annamense, Ectropothecium arcuatum, Ectropothecium arfakense, Ectropothecium aubertii, Ectropothecium aureo-crispum, Ectropothecium aureum, Ectropothecium aurifolium, Ectropothecium barbelloides, Ectropothecium bingerianum, Ectropothecium bowiei, Ectropothecium brachycladulum, Ectropothecium brevifalcatum, Ectropothecium buitenzorgii, Ectropothecium burmense, Ectropothecium campaniforme, Ectropothecium campanulatum, Ectropothecium capillisetum, Ectropothecium carolinarum, Ectropothecium chamissonis,

References

Edwin Bunting Bartram (1878-1964): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'E.B.Bartram' in the authors string.
The Bryophyte Nomenclator: Based on data supplied by Bryonames
Tropicos record: 35162830: Based on data supplied by Bryonames