Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Poales
Family:
Species:
machrisianum
ID:
1320589

Status:
valid

Authors:
(Swallen) Zuloaga & Morrone

Source:
ipni

Year:
2011

Citation Micro:
Syst. Bot. Monogr. 94: 40 (2011)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001333043

Common Names

  • Trichanthecium machrisianum
  • Machris' Trichanthecium
  • Machris'

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Description

Trichanthecium machrisianum (also called Machrisian Moss, among many other common names) is a species of moss in the family Pottiaceae. It is native to the tropical regions of South America and is found in moist, shady habitats.

Uses & Benefits

Trichanthecium machrisianum is used as an ornamental plant and its flowers can be used for decoration.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Trichanthecium machrisianum has small white flowers with yellow anthers. The seeds are small, black and round in shape. The seedlings have opposite leaves and a single stem.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Trichanthecium machrisianum can be propagated by division of the rhizomes or by seed. The rhizomes should be divided in early spring or late summer. The seed should be sown in spring and kept in a warm, moist environment. The seedlings should be transplanted when they are large enough to handle.

Where to Find Trichanthecium machrisianum

Trichanthecium machrisianum is native to Mexico and can be found in the states of Chiapas and Oaxaca.

Trichanthecium machrisianum FAQ

What is the scientific name of Trichanthecium machrisianum?

Trichanthecium machrisianum

What is the common name of Trichanthecium machrisianum?

Machrisianum's Leaf Flower

Where is Trichanthecium machrisianum found?

Trichanthecium machrisianum is found in the western United States and Canada.

Species in the Trichanthecium genus

Trichanthecium parvifolium, Trichanthecium schwackeanum, Trichanthecium cyanescens, Trichanthecium pyrularium, Trichanthecium fonticola, Trichanthecium auricomum, Trichanthecium distichophyllum, Trichanthecium nutabundum, Trichanthecium pseudisachne, Trichanthecium wettsteinii, Trichanthecium arctum, Trichanthecium brazzavillense, Trichanthecium caaguazuense, Trichanthecium dinklagei, Trichanthecium filifolium, Trichanthecium glaucocladum, Trichanthecium gracilicaule, Trichanthecium granuliferum, Trichanthecium ichunense, Trichanthecium machrisianum, Trichanthecium margaritiferum, Trichanthecium micranthum, Trichanthecium mueense, Trichanthecium natalense, Trichanthecium nervatum, Trichanthecium nervosum, Trichanthecium noterophilum, Trichanthecium orinocanum, Trichanthecium pandum, Trichanthecium petilum, Trichanthecium petrense, Trichanthecium polycomum, Trichanthecium praealtum, Trichanthecium rivale, Trichanthecium strictissimum, Trichanthecium tepuianum, Trichanthecium yavitaense, Trichanthecium tenellum, Trichanthecium tenerium,

Species in the Poaceae family

Achnatherum pekinense, Achnatherum pubicalyx, Achnatherum sibiricum, Achnatherum turcomanicum, Achnatherum brandisii, Achnatherum bromoides, Achnatherum calamagrostis, Achnatherum confusum, Achnatherum inebrians, Achnatherum jacquemontii, Achnatherum virescens, Achnatherum paradoxum, Achnatherum nakaii, Achnatherum pelliotii, Achnatherum haussknechtii, Achnatherum mandavillei, Achnatherum pilosum, Achnatherum parviflorum, Achnatherum staintonii, Aciachne acicularis, Aciachne flagellifera, Aciachne pulvinata, Acidosasa breviclavata, Acidosasa brilletii, Acidosasa chinensis, Acidosasa edulis, Acidosasa glauca, Acidosasa guangxiensis, Acidosasa lingchuanensis, Acidosasa nanunica, Acidosasa notata, Acidosasa purpurea, Acidosasa venusta, Acidosasa carinata, Acostia gracilis, Acrachne henrardiana, Acrachne perrieri, Acrachne racemosa, Acritochaete volkensii, Acroceras amplectens, Acroceras attenuatum, Acroceras boivinii, Acroceras bosseri, Acroceras calcicola, Acroceras chaseae, Acroceras diffusum, Acroceras elegans, Acroceras excavatum, Acroceras fluminense, Acroceras gabunense,

References

Jason Richard Swallen (1903-1991): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Swallen' in the authors string.
Fernando Omar Zuloaga (b.1951): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Zuloaga' in the authors string.
Osvaldo Morrone (1957-2011): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Morrone' in the authors string.
POWO record for urn:lsid:ipni.org:names:77119530-1: Govaerts R (ed.). 2023. WCVP: World Checklist of Vascular Plants [Version 11]. Facilitated by the Royal Botanic Gardens, Kew. [WWW document] URL http://sftp.kew.org/pub/data-repositories/WCVP/ [accessed 20 April 2023].