Kingdom:
Phylum:
Hypnanae
Order:
Hypnales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
schofieldii
ID:
1195428

Status:
valid

Authors:
N. Nishim.

Source:
tro

Year:
1985

Citation Micro:
J. Hattori Bot. Lab. 58: 27. f. 10 1985

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001194766

Common Names

  • Ctenidium schofieldii
  • Schofield's Ctenidium Moss
  • Schofield's Moss

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Description

Ctenidium schofieldii (also called ‘Beaded Moss’, among many other common names) is a species of moss that is native to 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 schofieldii 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 schofieldii 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 schofieldii 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 schofieldii

Ctenidium schofieldii is found in the Mediterranean region.

Ctenidium schofieldii FAQ

What is the scientific name of Ctenidium schofieldii?

Ctenidium schofieldii

What type of plant is Ctenidium schofieldii?

Moss

Where is Ctenidium schofieldii 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: 35182773: Based on data supplied by Bryonames