Status:
valid
Authors:
Molk.
Source:
rhakhis
Year:
1857
Citation Micro:
Synopsis Hepaticarum Javanicarum: 104. 1857
WFO Identifier:
wfo-1000011161
Common Names
- Mastigobryum Venezuelanum
- Venezuelanum's Mastigobryum
- Venezuelanum Mastigobryum
Description
Mastigobryum venezuelanum (also called 'Venezuelan Lepidozia', among many other common names) is a species of moss in the family Lepidoziaceae. It is a small, yellow-green moss with a wiry texture. It is native to the Northern Hemisphere, and is found in moist, shady habitats, such as woodlands and forest floors.
Uses & Benefits
Mastigobryum venezuelanum is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a decorative plant in homes.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
Mastigobryum venezuelanum has small, yellowish-green flowers, with a single anther and a single stigma. The seeds are small, round and black, and the seedlings are small and delicate.
Cultivation and Propagation
Mastigobryum venezuelanum is a small, tufted moss that grows in moist, shady areas. It is propagated by division or by spores. The spores should be sown on a moist, sterile medium and kept in a warm, humid environment. The plants should be grown in bright, indirect light and kept moist. They can be propagated by division or by spores.
Where to Find Mastigobryum venezuelanum
Mastigobryum venezuelanum can be found in North America, Europe, and Asia.
Mastigobryum venezuelanum FAQ
What is the scientific name of Mastigobryum venezuelanum?
Mastigobryum venezuelanum
What is the family of Mastigobryum venezuelanum?
Pottiaceae
What is the habitat of Mastigobryum venezuelanum?
Tropical and subtropical moist montane forests
Species in the Mastigobryum genus
Mastigobryum rajanum,
Mastigobryum venezuelanum,
Mastigobryum vermiculare,
Mastigobryum ledermannii,
Mastigobryum londbergii,
Mastigobryum asperum,
Mastigobryum longifolium,
Mastigobryum madagassum,
Mastigobryum minutitextum,
Mastigobryum multidens,
Mastigobryum muscicola,
Mastigobryum nigricans,
Mastigobryum nipuranum,
Mastigobryum palmicola,
Mastigobryum decurrens,
Mastigobryum deningeri,
Mastigobryum dentistipulum,
Mastigobryum everettii,
Mastigobryum ribehanum,
Mastigobryum ruficaule,
Mastigobryum schraderbergii,
Mastigobryum squamulistipum,
Mastigobryum subhyalinum,
Mastigobryum karstenii,
Mastigobryum aberrans,
Species in the Lepidoziaceae family
Acromastigum anisostomum,
Acromastigum bancanum,
Acromastigum bifidum,
Acromastigum brotheri,
Acromastigum capillare,
Acromastigum colensoanum,
Acromastigum cunninghamii,
Acromastigum echinatiforme,
Acromastigum echinatum,
Acromastigum exiguum,
Acromastigum exile,
Acromastigum filum,
Acromastigum fimbriatum,
Acromastigum inaequilaterum,
Acromastigum integrifolium,
Acromastigum laetevirens,
Acromastigum linganum,
Acromastigum mooreanum,
Acromastigum obliquatum,
Acromastigum tenax,
Acromastigum verticale,
Acromastigum moratii,
Acromastigum pusillum,
Acromastigum stellare,
Acromastigum rigidum,
Acromastigum subechinatiforme,
Acromastigum adaptatum,
Acromastigum divaricatum,
Acromastigum longirete,
Acromastigum fumosum,
Acromastigum furcatifolium,
Acromastigum herzogii,
Acromastigum homodictyon,
Acromastigum implexum,
Acromastigum interstisiale,
Acromastigum laevigatum,
Acromastigum lamyi,
Acromastigum leptophyllum,
Acromastigum lobuliferum,
Acromastigum marginatum,
Acromastigum microstichum,
Acromastigum prismaticale,
Acromastigum stenophyllum,
Acromastigum aurescens,
Acromastigum caledonicum,
Acromastigum carcinum,
Acromastigum cavifolium,
Acromastigum curtilobum,
Amazoopsis diplopoda,
Amazoopsis gracilis,