Kingdom:
Phylum:
Hypnanae
Order:
Hypnales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
andoi
ID:
1195430

Status:
valid

Authors:
N. Nishim.

Source:
tro

Year:
1985

Citation Micro:
J. Hattori Bot. Lab. 58: 50. f. 23 1985

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001194768

Common Names

  • Ctenidium andoi
  • Ando's Ctenidium Moss
  • Ando's Moss

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Uses & Benefits

Ctenidium andoi is a species of moss that is commonly used as a decorative element in gardens and flower beds. It is also used as a soil stabilizer and for erosion control.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Ctenidium andoi has small, yellow flowers with five petals and a single pistil. The seeds are small and black, and the seedlings are thin and delicate.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Ctenidium andoi is a small, tufted moss that is found in moist, shady areas. It is easy to cultivate and propagate, and can be grown in a variety of soils. It prefers a moist, acidic soil and should be kept in partial shade. It can be propagated by division, or by sowing spores on a moist, acidic soil. It is also possible to propagate it from cuttings.

Where to Find Ctenidium andoi

Ctenidium andoi is found in the Himalayas.

Ctenidium andoi FAQ

What is the scientific name of Ctenidium andoi?

Ctenidium andoi

What type of plant is Ctenidium andoi?

Moss

Where is Ctenidium andoi found?

North and South America

Species in the Myuriaceae family

Andoa berthelotiana, Ctenidium capillifolium, Ctenidium ceylanicum, Ctenidium elegantulum, Ctenidium hastile, Ctenidium luzonense, Ctenidium lychnites, Ctenidium malacobolum, Ctenidium malacodes, Ctenidium molluscum, Ctenidium percrassum, Ctenidium plumicaule, Ctenidium polychaetum, Ctenidium pubescens, Ctenidium pulchellum, Ctenidium serratifolium, Ctenidium stellulatum, Ctenidium homalophyllum, Ctenidium pinnatum, Ctenidium schofieldii, Ctenidium novoguineense, Ctenidium andoi, Ctenidium floribundarioides, Ctenidium subrectifolium, Hyocomium armoricum, Eumyurium sinicum, Myurium borii, Myurium hochstetteri, Myurium perplexum, Myurium acuminatum, Myurium alaris, Oedicladium praenitens, Oedicladium quinquefarium, Oedicladium subnitens, Oedicladium tortifolium, Oedicladium serricuspe, Oedicladium fragile, Oedicladium involutaceum, Oedicladium rufescens, Palisadula chrysophylla, Palisadula katoi,

References

Naoki Nishimura (b.1951): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'N.Nishim.' in the authors string.
The Bryophyte Nomenclator: Based on data supplied by Bryonames
Tropicos record: 35182775: Based on data supplied by Bryonames