Kingdom:
Phylum:
Hypnanae
Order:
Hypnales
Species:
nitidum
ID:
1178848

Status:
valid

Authors:
(Renauld & Cardot) M. Fleisch.

Source:
tro

Year:
1905

Citation Micro:
Hedwigia 45: 62 1905

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001178186

Common Names

  • Calyptothecium nitidum
  • Nitidum Moss
  • Nitidum Calyptothecium

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Uses & Benefits

Calyptothecium nitidum is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and aquariums. It is also used as a food source for fish and other aquatic animals.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Flower: small, yellowish-green, with a short, cylindrical perianth. Seed: small, ovoid, with a thin, membranous wall. Seedlings: with a short, cylindrical, yellowish-green stem and a single, ovate leaf.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Calyptothecium nitidum is an evergreen shrub that is native to tropical and subtropical regions of the world. It is easy to propagate from cuttings and can be grown in a variety of soils. It prefers full sun to partial shade and requires regular watering. It is also tolerant of drought and can be grown in containers.

Where to Find Calyptothecium nitidum

Calyptothecium nitidum can be found in South America, Africa, and Asia.

Calyptothecium nitidum FAQ

What is the scientific name of Calyptothecium nitidum?

Calyptothecium nitidum

What is the family of Calyptothecium nitidum?

Grimmiaceae

What is the habitat of Calyptothecium nitidum?

Tropical and subtropical forests

Species in the Pterobryaceae family

Calyptothecium acostatum, Calyptothecium prainii, Calyptothecium acutum, Calyptothecium bescherellei, Calyptothecium burmense, Calyptothecium duplicatum, Calyptothecium extensum, Calyptothecium hookeri, Calyptothecium nitidum, Calyptothecium oxyphyllum, Calyptothecium pinnatum, Calyptothecium ramosii, Calyptothecium recurvulum, Calyptothecium subacutum, Calyptothecium subhumile, Calyptothecium symphysodontoides, Calyptothecium urvilleanum, Calyptothecium wightii, Calyptothecium auriculatum, Calyptothecium integrifolium, Calyptothecium compressum, Calyptothecium pterobryoides, Calyptothecium squarrosulum, Calyptothecium phyllogonioides, Calyptothecium philippinense, Henicodium geniculatum, Hildebrandtiella cuspidans, Hildebrandtiella endotrichelloides, Hildebrandtiella longiseta, Hildebrandtiella phleoides, Jaegerina formosa, Jaegerina guatemalensis, Jaegerina luzonensis, Jaegerina plicata, Jaegerina robillardii, Jaegerina scariosa, Jaegerina solitaria, Jaegerina stolonifera, Jaegerina retrosquarrosa, Micralsopsis complanata, Muellerobryum whiteleggei, Neolindbergia deningeri, Neolindbergia rigida, Neolindbergia robusta, Neolindbergia rugosa, Neolindbergia vitiensis, Neolindbergia cladomnioides, Neolindbergia veloirae, Orthorrhynchidium planifrons, Orthostichopsis fornicata,

References

Jules Cardot (1860-1934): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Cardot' in the authors string.
Ferdinand François Gabriel Renauld (1837-1910): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Renauld' in the authors string.
Max Fleischer (1861-1930): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'M.Fleisch.' in the authors string.
The Bryophyte Nomenclator: Based on data supplied by Bryonames
Tropicos record: 35154085: Based on data supplied by Bryonames