Kingdom:
Phylum:
Hypnanae
Order:
Hypnales
Species:
lindbergii
ID:
1197791

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

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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.

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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 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,

References

William Mitten (1819-1906): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Mitt.' in the authors string.
Lars Hedenäs (b.1957): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Hedenäs' in the authors string.
The Bryophyte Nomenclator: Based on data supplied by Bryonames
Tropicos record: 35186491: Based on data supplied by Bryonames