Kingdom:
Phylum:
Bryanae
Order:
Bryales
Family:
Species:
vanuatuicum
ID:
1196014

Status:
valid

Authors:
H.A. Mill.

Source:
tro

Year:
1988

Citation Micro:
Syst. Bot. 13: 133. f. 1–2 1988

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001195352

Common Names

  • Epipterygium vanuatuicum
  • Vanuatu Epipterygium
  • Vanuatu Moss

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Uses & Benefits

Epipterygium vanuatuicum is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and landscapes. It is also used in the production of moss gardens and terrariums.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Epipterygium vanuatuicum is a small, white, bell-shaped flower. The seed is a small, dark brown, oval-shaped seed. The seedlings are small, dark green, and have two small, pointed leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Epipterygium vanuatuicum is a terrestrial moss that can be propagated through division or spore sowing. It prefers moist, shady conditions and can be grown in soil or in a terrarium. It is a slow-growing species and can take several months to establish.

Where to Find Epipterygium vanuatuicum

Epipterygium vanuatuicum is found in the tropical rainforests of Vanuatu.

Species in the Mniaceae family

Mniobryum brevisetum, Mniobryum linderi, Mniobryum pergracile, Mniobryum perlaxum, Mniobryum rubrum, Mniobryum ruwenzorense, Mniobryum sparsifolium, Mniobryum tortifolium, Webera denticostata, Webera striatidens, Webera taylorii, Webera synoica, Cinclidium arcticum, Cinclidium latifolium, Cinclidium minutifolium, Cinclidium stygium, Cinclidium subrotundum, Cinclidium alaskanum, Cyrtomnium hymenophyllum, Cyrtomnium hymenophylloides, Epipterygium brasiliense, Epipterygium convalleum, Epipterygium immarginatum, Epipterygium mandonii, Epipterygium mexicanum, Epipterygium puiggarii, Epipterygium rigidum, Epipterygium tozeri, Epipterygium wrightii, Epipterygium koelzii, Epipterygium vanuatuicum, Epipterygium opararense, Epipterygium nagasakense, Epipterygium orbifolium, Epipterygium atlanticum, Epipterygium biauritum, Epipterygium oreophilum, Epipterygium yunnanense, Leucolepis acanthoneura, Mielichhoferia shevockii, Mielichhoferia pilifera, Mielichhoferia acuminata, Mielichhoferia acutifolia, Mielichhoferia argentifolia, Mielichhoferia auriseta, Mielichhoferia badhwarii, Mielichhoferia borbonica, Mielichhoferia brotheri, Mielichhoferia bryocarpa, Mielichhoferia canescens,

References

Harvey Alfred Miller (1928-2020): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'H.A.Mill.' in the authors string.
The Bryophyte Nomenclator: Based on data supplied by Bryonames
Tropicos record: 35183630: Based on data supplied by Bryonames