Status:
valid
Authors:
(Mitt.) Hedenäs
Source:
tro
Year:
1990
Citation Micro:
Lindbergia 16: 167 1990
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001197129
Common Names
- Calliergonella lindbergii
- Lindberg's Calliergonella
- Lindbergii Calliergonella
Description
Calliergonella lindbergii (also called Calliergonella lindbergii, among many other common names) is a species of moss in the family Amblystegiaceae. It is found in tropical and subtropical regions of South America, and grows in moist, shady habitats such as forests and grasslands.
Uses & Benefits
Calliergonella lindbergii is used as a decorative plant in gardens and can be used as a ground cover in areas with poor soil.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
Calliergonella lindbergii has small, yellowish-green flowers that are clustered in the axils of its leaves. Its seeds are small and black, and its seedlings have two long, narrow leaves.
Cultivation and Propagation
Calliergonella lindbergii is a small, tufted moss that can be propagated by division or spore sowing. It prefers moist, acidic soils and is shade tolerant. It can be grown in containers or in the garden.
Where to Find Calliergonella lindbergii
Calliergonella lindbergii is native to Central and South America and can be found in moist, shady areas.
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,