Status:
valid
Authors:
(Hedw.) Loeske
Source:
tro
Year:
1911
Citation Micro:
Hedwigia 50: 248 1911
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001177746
Common Names
- Calliergonella Cuspidata
- Cuspidate Calliergonella
- Cuspidate Moss
Description
Calliergonella cuspidata (also called Pointed Hair-cap Moss, among many other common names) is a species of moss with a soft, velvety texture. It is native to North America, Europe, and Asia, and can be found in moist, shady areas, such as woodlands and meadows.
Uses & Benefits
Calliergonella cuspidata is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and is also used as a groundcover in shady areas.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
The flower of Calliergonella cuspidata is a small, greenish-brown spike with a single spikelet. The seed is a small, brownish-black, oblong-shaped seed. The seedlings are small, greenish-brown, with a single leaf and a short stem.
Cultivation and Propagation
Calliergonella cuspidata can be propagated by spores, which are released from the sporangia in the centre of the thallus. The spores are spread by wind and water and can germinate on moist surfaces. The plant can also be propagated by vegetative means, such as fragmentation and division of the thallus. When propagating by division, the thallus should be cut into small pieces and each piece should be planted in moist soil. The plant should be kept in a warm, humid environment and should be watered regularly.
Where to Find Calliergonella cuspidata
Calliergonella cuspidata can be found in wet, acidic soils in boreal regions of North America and Europe.
Calliergonella cuspidata FAQ
What is the scientific name of Calliergonella cuspidata?
Calliergonella cuspidata
What is the family of Calliergonella cuspidata?
Grimmiaceae
What is the habitat of Calliergonella cuspidata?
Tropical and subtropical moist montane forests
Species in the Calliergonella genus
Species in the Pylaisiaceae family
Calohypnum sakuraii,
Calohypnum amabile,
Calohypnum macrogynum,
Calohypnum oldhamii,
Calohypnum plumiforme,
Calohypnum sikkimense,
Pylaisia buckii,
Pylaisia brevirostris,
Pylaisia brotheri,
Pylaisia condensata,
Pylaisia coreana,
Pylaisia curviramea,
Pylaisia extenta,
Pylaisia intricata,
Pylaisia nana,
Pylaisia obtusa,
Pylaisia polyantha,
Pylaisia selwynii,
Pylaisia subcircinata,
Pylaisia falcata,
Pylaisia cristata,
Pylaisia steerei,
Pylaisia levieri,
Pylaisia kunisawae,
Pylaisia speciosa,
Pylaisia pseudofertilis,
Pylaisia afoninae,
Pylaisia bezgodovii,
Pylaisia heteromalla,
Calliergonella cuspidata,
Calliergonella lindbergii,
Calliergonella curvifolia,
Homomallium adnatum,
Homomallium connexum,
Homomallium homalostegium,
Homomallium incurvatum,
Homomallium japonico-adnatum,
Homomallium mexicanum,
Homomallium plagiangium,
Homomallium simlaense,
Homomallium yuennanense,
Homomallium sharpii,
Homomallium gollanii,
Homomallium andoi,
Ptilium crista-castrensis,
Buckia vaucheri,
Roaldia dolomitica,
Roaldia revoluta,
Aquilonium adscendens,
Aquilonium plicatulum,