Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Poales
Family:
Species:
micranthum
ID:
1320591

Status:
valid

Authors:
(Kunth) Zuloaga & Morrone

Source:
ipni

Year:
2011

Citation Micro:
Syst. Bot. Monogr. 94: 42 (2011)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001333045

Common Names

  • Trichanthecium micranthum
  • Small-flowered Trichanthecium
  • Small-flowered

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Description

Trichanthecium micranthum (also called Small-Flowered 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 micranthum is used as an ornamental plant and its flowers can be used for decoration.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Trichanthecium micranthum 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 micranthum 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 micranthum

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

Trichanthecium micranthum FAQ

What is the scientific name of Trichanthecium micranthum?

Trichanthecium micranthum

What is the common name of Trichanthecium micranthum?

Micranthum's Leaf Flower

Where is Trichanthecium micranthum found?

Trichanthecium micranthum 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

Carl Sigismund Kunth (1788-1850): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Kunth' 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:77119532-1: 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].