Status:
valid
Authors:
(Mitt.) M. Fleisch.
Source:
tro
Year:
1923
Citation Micro:
Musci Buitenzorg 4: 1476 1923
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001176032
Common Names
- Macrothamniella pilosula
- Pilosula Macrothamniella
- Pilosula Moss
Description
Macrothamniella pilosula (also called Cape-ivy, among many other common names) is an evergreen, perennial climber with glossy, dark green leaves. It is native to South Africa and is found in rocky areas, forest margins and riverbanks.
Uses & Benefits
Macrothamniella pilosula has been used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a soil stabilizer on slopes and banks.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
The flower of Macrothamniella pilosula is a small, yellow-green, cup-shaped flower with five petals. The seed is a small, black, oval-shaped seed. The seedlings are small, with a single, thin stem and two small, oval-shaped leaves.
Cultivation and Propagation
Macrothamniella pilosula can be propagated by spores, as well as by division of the rhizome. It prefers moist, shady locations and can be grown in both aquatic and terrestrial environments. It should be planted in a substrate of sand, silt, and clay, and should be kept in an area with plenty of light and humidity.
Where to Find Macrothamniella pilosula
Macrothamniella pilosula can be found in the Northern Hemisphere, including Europe, North America, and Asia.
Macrothamniella pilosula FAQ
What is the scientific name of Macrothamniella pilosula?
Macrothamniella pilosula
What is the common name of Macrothamniella pilosula?
Pilosula Macrothamniella
What is the natural habitat of Macrothamniella pilosula?
Tropical and subtropical regions
Species in the Macrothamniella genus
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,