Kingdom:
Phylum:
Bryanae
Order:
Orthotrichales
Genus:
Species:
venezuelensis
ID:
1197762

Status:
valid

Authors:
D.G. Griffin

Source:
tro

Year:
1990

Citation Micro:
Cryptog. Bryol. Lichénol. 11: 165 1990

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001197100

Common Names

  • Zygodon venezuelensis
  • Venezuelensis Zygodon
  • Venezuelensis's Zygodon

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Description

Zygodon venezuelensis (also called Zygodon venezuelensis, among many other common names) is a species of moss native to South America. It is a small, yellow-green moss with a lax habit, and it grows in moist, shady habitats.

Uses & Benefits

Zygodon venezuelensis is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and is known for its attractive foliage and flowers.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Zygodon venezuelensis has small, white flowers with yellow anthers. Its seeds are small, black, and round. The seedlings have lanceolate leaves and a single cotyledon.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Zygodon venezuelensis is a small, evergreen moss that prefers moist, shaded areas. It can be propagated by division or by spores. It is best grown in a moist, well-drained soil in partial shade. It can be propagated by division or by spores.

Where to Find Zygodon venezuelensis

Zygodon venezuelensis can be found in tropical and subtropical regions of the world, including South America, Africa, and Asia.

Zygodon venezuelensis FAQ

What is the scientific name of Zygodon venezuelensis?

Zygodon venezuelensis

What is the common name of Zygodon venezuelensis?

Venezuelan zygodon

Where is Zygodon venezuelensis found?

Zygodon venezuelensis is found in the Appalachian Mountains of the eastern United States

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,

References

Dana Gove Griffin (b.1938): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'D.G.Griffin' in the authors string.
The Bryophyte Nomenclator: Based on data supplied by Bryonames
Tropicos record: 35186455: Based on data supplied by Bryonames