Micralsopsis complanata - Uses, Benefits & Common Names
Kingdom:
Phylum:
Hypnanae
Order:
Hypnales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
complanata
ID:
1196113
Status:
valid
Authors:
(Dixon) W.R. Buck
Source:
tro
Year:
1987
Citation Micro:
Mem. New York Bot. Gard. 45: 525 1987
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001195451
Common Names
- Micralsopsis Complanata
- Flat-leaved Micralsopsis
- Flat-leaved Moss
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesDescription
Micralsopsis complanata (also called Complanata, among many other common names) is a species of moss found in tropical and subtropical regions, typically in moist habitats such as wet rocks, streambanks, and moist soils. It is a small, yellowish-green moss with long, narrow leaves that are often curved and have a smooth margin.
Uses & Benefits
Micralsopsis complanata is used as an ornamental plant and is also used in traditional medicine for treating fever, headaches, and stomach pain.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
Micralsopsis complanata has small, yellowish-green flowers with four petals. The seeds are small and black. The seedlings have a single pair of leaves.
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesCultivation and Propagation
Micralsopsis complanata is a small, evergreen, perennial fern that grows in moist, shady areas. It is best propagated by division of the rhizomes. The rhizomes should be divided in the spring or early summer and planted in a moist, well-drained soil. The soil should be kept moist but not soggy. It can also be propagated from spores, which should be sown on a moist, sterile medium and kept in a warm, humid environment.
Where to Find Micralsopsis complanata
Micralsopsis complanata can be found in the mountains of Japan.
Micralsopsis complanata FAQ
What is the scientific name of Micralsopsis complanata?
Micralsopsis complanata
What is the habitat of Micralsopsis complanata?
It is found in wet, acidic habitats such as bogs, fens, and swamps.
What is the distribution of Micralsopsis complanata?
It is found in North America, Europe, and Asia.
Species in the Micralsopsis genus
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
William Russel Buck (b.1950): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'W.R.Buck' in the authors string.
Hugh Neville Dixon (1861-1944): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Dixon' in the authors string.
The Bryophyte Nomenclator: Based on data supplied by Bryonames
Tropicos record: 35183758: Based on data supplied by Bryonames