Kingdom:
Phylum:
Hypnanae
Order:
Ptychomniales
Species:
ericoides
ID:
1181241

Status:
valid

Authors:
(Hook.) Wilson

Source:
tro

Year:
1854

Citation Micro:
Fl. Nov.-Zel. 2: 99 1854

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001180579

Common Names

  • Cladomnion ericoides
  • Ericoides Moss
  • Heath-like Moss

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Description

Cladomnion ericoides (also called Ericoid Cladomnion, among many other common names) is a species of moss found in South America, particularly in Argentina, Brazil, and Uruguay. It is a small, tufted moss with a yellow-green color, and its leaves are lanceolate and curved. It grows in moist, shady habitats, such as in forests and along streams.

Uses & Benefits

Cladomnion ericoides is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and parks.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Cladomnion ericoides is small and inconspicuous, with a single spike of greenish-yellow perianth. The seed is a small, dark brown, ovoid capsule. The seedlings are small, with a single leaf and a short stem.

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Where to Find Cladomnion ericoides

Cladomnion ericoides can be found in tropical and subtropical regions of the world, including India, Southeast Asia, and parts of Africa.

Species in the Cladomnion genus

Species in the Ptychomniaceae family

Cladomnion ericoides, Cladomniopsis crenato-obtusa, Dichelodontium nitidum, Endotrichellopsis laevifolia, Euptychium piliferum, Euptychium cuspidatum, Euptychium dumosum, Euptychium mucronatum, Euptychium pungens, Euptychium robustum, Euptychium vitiense, Garovaglia binsteadii, Garovaglia brassii, Garovaglia crispata, Garovaglia eberhardtii, Garovaglia robbinsii, Garovaglia zantenii, Garovaglia angustifolia, Garovaglia aristata, Garovaglia baeuerlenii, Garovaglia compressa, Garovaglia crispa, Garovaglia elegans, Garovaglia luzonensis, Garovaglia plicata, Garovaglia plumosa, Garovaglia powellii, Garovaglia setigera, Garovaglia subelegans, Garovaglia tortifolia, Garovaglia mujuensis, Glyphothecium sciuroides, Hampeella alaris, Hampeella pallens, Hampeella concavifolia, Ombronesus chilensis, Ptychomniella ptychocarpon, Ptychomnion aciculare, Ptychomnion cygnisetum, Ptychomnion densifolium, Ptychomnion falcatulum, Tetraphidopsis pusilla, Glyphotheciopsis gracilis,

References

William Jackson Hooker (1785-1865): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Hook.' in the authors string.
William Wilson (1799-1871): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Wilson' in the authors string.
The Bryophyte Nomenclator: Based on data supplied by Bryonames
Tropicos record: 35157687: Based on data supplied by Bryonames