Ctenidium novoguineense - Uses, Benefits & Common Names
Kingdom:
Phylum:
Hypnanae
Order:
Hypnales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
novoguineense
ID:
1195429
Status:
valid
Authors:
N. Nishim.
Source:
tro
Year:
1985
Citation Micro:
J. Hattori Bot. Lab. 58: 46. f. 21 1985
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001194767
Common Names
- Ctenidium novoguineense
- New Guinea Ctenidium Moss
- New Guinea Moss
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesDescription
Ctenidium novoguineense (also called ‘Beaded Moss’, among many other common names) is a species of moss that is native to New Guinea and Australia. It has a bright green color and grows in clumps of small, bead-like stems that are densely packed together. It grows in humid, moist environments such as rainforests and wetter parts of woodlands.
Uses & Benefits
Ctenidium novoguineense 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 novoguineense 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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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesCultivation and Propagation
Ctenidium novoguineense 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 novoguineense
Ctenidium novoguineense is found in New Guinea.
Ctenidium novoguineense FAQ
What is the scientific name of Ctenidium novoguineense?
Ctenidium novoguineense
What type of plant is Ctenidium novoguineense?
Moss
Where is Ctenidium novoguineense found?
New Guinea
Species in the Ctenidium genus
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,
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: 35182774: Based on data supplied by Bryonames