Kingdom:
Phylum:
Hypnanae
Order:
Hookeriales
Species:
ascensionis
ID:
1178187

Status:
valid

Authors:
(Müll. Hal.) Kindb.

Source:
tro

Year:
1907

Citation Micro:
Nat. Pflanzenfam. I(3): 938 1907

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001177525

Common Names

  • Callicostella ascensionis
  • Ascension Callicostella
  • Ascensionis Callicostella

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Description

Callicostella ascensionis (also called Ascension Callicostella, among many other common names) is a species of moss in the family Amblystegiaceae. It is a small, yellow-green moss with a smooth surface and a cylindrical stem. It is native to Europe, North America, and Asia, and is found in moist, shady habitats such as forests and grasslands.

Uses & Benefits

Callicostella ascensionis is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a groundcover in landscaping. It is also used as a soil stabilizer and erosion control.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Callicostella ascensionis is a small white or yellowish flower with five petals. The seed is a small, dark brown, oval-shaped seed. The seedlings are thin and delicate with a few leaves at the top.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Callicostella ascensionis can be propagated by seed or division. It is best grown in moist, well-drained soil in full sun or partial shade. It is drought tolerant and can tolerate a wide range of soil types.

Where to Find Callicostella ascensionis

Callicostella ascensionis can be found in Ascension Island.

Species in the Pilotrichaceae family

Amblytropis hispidula, Amblytropis setosa, Actinodontium adscendens, Actinodontium dusenii, Actinodontium rhaphidostegum, Actinodontium sprucei, Actinodontium streptopogoneum, Actinodontium pygmaeum, Brymela angustiretis, Brymela complanata, Brymela crosbyi, Brymela laevinervis, Brymela tutezona, Brymela acuminata, Brymela cuspidata, Brymela fissidentoides, Brymela fluminensis, Brymela obtusifolia, Brymela parkeriana, Brymela rugulosa, Brymela websteri, Brymela cavifolia, Callicostella callicostelloides, Callicostella africana, Callicostella apophysata, Callicostella armata, Callicostella ascensionis, Callicostella attenuata, Callicostella beccariana, Callicostella belangeriana, Callicostella bernoullii, Callicostella bisexualis, Callicostella brevipes, Callicostella caledonica, Callicostella campbelliana, Callicostella chevalieri, Callicostella chionophylla, Callicostella chlorina, Callicostella chloroneura, Callicostella circinata, Callicostella constricta, Callicostella cruegeri, Callicostella daltoniaecarpa, Callicostella depressa, Callicostella disticha, Callicostella eberhardtiana, Callicostella emarginatula, Callicostella erosotruncata, Callicostella fallax, Callicostella fissidentella,

References

Karl Müller (1818-1899): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Müll.Hal.' in the authors string.
Viktor Ferdinand Brotherus (1849-1929): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Broth.' in the authors string.
The Bryophyte Nomenclator: Based on data supplied by Bryonames
Tropicos record: 35153195: Based on data supplied by Bryonames