Status:
valid
Authors:
C.A. Garcia, F. Lara, Sérgio & Sim-Sim
Source:
tro
Year:
2006
Citation Micro:
Nova Hedwigia 82: 248 2006
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001213863
Common Names
- Zygodon catarinoi
- Catarinoi Zygodon Moss
- Catarinoi Zygodon Lichen
Description
Zygodon catarinoi (also called Catarinoi Zygodon, among many other common names) is a small, yellowish-green moss with a smooth thallus and a single, short, upright stem. It is native to Portugal, where it is found in humid, shady forests. It typically grows on moss-covered rocks, tree trunks, and soil.
Uses & Benefits
Zygodon catarinoi is a species of moss that is used in horticulture as a ground cover. It is also used in bioremediation to help clean up contaminated soils.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
Zygodon catarinoi has small, yellowish-green flowers with 6 tepals and 6 stamens. The seeds are small and black, and the seedlings have a single, oval-shaped leaf.
Cultivation and Propagation
Zygodon catarinoi is a species of moss native to tropical and subtropical regions of the world. It is an epiphytic species, meaning it grows on other plants, and can be propagated by division or by spores. It prefers moist, shady conditions and can be grown in a terrarium or in a pot with a well-draining soil mix.
Where to Find Zygodon catarinoi
Zygodon catarinoi can be found in tropical and subtropical regions of Central and South America, including Mexico, Colombia, and Peru.
Zygodon catarinoi FAQ
What is the scientific name of Zygodon catarinoi?
Zygodon catarinoi
What are the characteristics of Zygodon catarinoi?
Zygodon catarinoi is a species of liverwort in the family Frullaniaceae. It is found in New Zealand.
Where can Zygodon catarinoi be found?
Zygodon catarinoi can be found in New Zealand.
Species in the Zygodon genus
Zygodon fragilis,
Zygodon patrum,
Zygodon acutifolius,
Zygodon altarensis,
Zygodon angustatus,
Zygodon barbuloides,
Zygodon brevipes,
Zygodon brevisetus,
Zygodon campylophyllus,
Zygodon cernuus,
Zygodon conoideus,
Zygodon cylindricus,
Zygodon dioicus,
Zygodon ehrenbergii,
Zygodon erosus,
Zygodon fasciculatus,
Zygodon fruticola,
Zygodon gracilis,
Zygodon hatcheri,
Zygodon hirsutus,
Zygodon hookeri,
Zygodon insularum,
Zygodon intermedius,
Zygodon johnstonii,
Zygodon laxifolius,
Zygodon leptocarpus,
Zygodon liebmannii,
Zygodon longisetus,
Zygodon macrophyllus,
Zygodon magellanicus,
Zygodon microgemmaceus,
Zygodon nivalis,
Zygodon obovalis,
Zygodon ochraceus,
Zygodon oeneus,
Zygodon papillatus,
Zygodon perichaetialis,
Zygodon perreflexus,
Zygodon peruvianus,
Zygodon petrophilus,
Zygodon pichinchensis,
Zygodon pilosulus,
Zygodon podocarpi,
Zygodon polyptychus,
Zygodon quitensis,
Zygodon ramulosus,
Zygodon reinwardtii,
Zygodon robustus,
Zygodon roccatii,
Zygodon rufescens,
Species in the Orthotrichaceae family
Cardotiella appendiculata,
Cardotiella quinquefaria,
Cardotiella renauldii,
Cardotiella secunda,
Cardotiella subappendiculata,
Cardotiella elimbata,
Ceuthotheca cryptocarpa,
Desmotheca apiculata,
Desmotheca brachiata,
Florschuetziella steerei,
Florschuetziella scaberrima,
Groutiella tumidula,
Groutiella chimborazensis,
Groutiella apiculata,
Groutiella husnotii,
Groutiella macrorrhyncha,
Groutiella mucronifolia,
Groutiella subgoniorrhyncha,
Groutiella thraustophylla,
Groutiella tomentosa,
Groutiella wagneriana,
Groutiella obtusa,
Groutiella maracaibensis,
Groutiella reesei,
Groutiella tuberculata,
Leiomitrium plicatum,
Leratia neocaledonica,
Leratia obtusifolia,
Leratia exigua,
Macrocoma tenuis,
Macrocoma orthotrichoides,
Macrocoma abyssinica,
Macrocoma brasiliensis,
Macrocoma iwatsukii,
Macrocoma frigida,
Macrocoma gastonyi,
Macrocoma lycopodioides,
Macrocoma pulchella,
Macromitrium chloromitrium,
Macromitrium perreflexum,
Macromitrium onraedtii,
Macromitrium sharpii,
Macromitrium lomasense,
Macromitrium fusco-aureum,
Macromitrium galipense,
Macromitrium gigasporum,
Macromitrium glabratum,
Macromitrium globirameum,
Macromitrium gracile,
Macromitrium greenmanii,