Calyptothecium pinnatum - Uses, Benefits & Common Names
Kingdom:
Phylum:
Hypnanae
Order:
Hypnales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
pinnatum
ID:
1178852
Status:
valid
Authors:
Nog.
Source:
tro
Year:
1934
Citation Micro:
Trans. Nat. Hist. Soc. Taiwan 24: 471. 3 1934
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001178190
Common Names
- Calyptothecium pinnatum
- Pinnatum Moss
- Pinnatum Calyptothecium
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesUses & Benefits
Calyptothecium pinnatum 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
The flower of Calyptothecium pinnatum is small and inconspicuous, with a single yellowish-green petal. The seed is a small, round, black seed with a white hilum. The seedlings are small, with a single, oval-shaped cotyledon.
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesCultivation and Propagation
Calyptothecium pinnatum 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 pinnatum
Calyptothecium pinnatum can be found in South America, Africa, and Asia.
Calyptothecium pinnatum FAQ
What is the scientific name of Calyptothecium pinnatum?
Calyptothecium pinnatum
What is the family of Calyptothecium pinnatum?
Grimmiaceae
What is the habitat of Calyptothecium pinnatum?
Tropical and subtropical forests
Species in the Calyptothecium genus
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,
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
Akira Noguchi (1907-1988): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Nog.' in the authors string.
The Bryophyte Nomenclator: Based on data supplied by Bryonames
Tropicos record: 35154089: Based on data supplied by Bryonames