Kingdom:
Phylum:
Jungermanniidae
Order:
Jungermanniales
Species:
crenuliforme
ID:
1197505

Status:
valid

Authors:
(Austin) Steph.

Source:
tro

Year:
1901

Citation Micro:
Nov. Stirp. Pug.

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001196843

Common Names

  • Solenostoma crenuliforme
  • Crenulate Solenostoma
  • Crenulate Tooth-moss

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Description

Solenostoma crenuliforme (also called Crenulate-form Solenostoma, among many other common names) is a species of moss found in North America, Europe, and Asia. It is a small, yellow-green moss that grows in tufts or mats, and prefers moist, shady habitats such as woodlands, meadows, and bogs.

Uses & Benefits

Solenostoma crenuliforme is used in the horticultural industry as an ornamental plant. It is also used in the restoration of wetlands and other aquatic habitats.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flowers of Solenostoma crenuliforme are small and inconspicuous, with a single perianth segment. The seeds are small and black, with a short, thin beak. The seedlings are small and delicate, with a single leaf and a short stem.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Solenostoma crenuliforme can be propagated by spores or by division of larger plants. It prefers moist, shady conditions and can be grown in a variety of substrates. It can be grown in a terrarium or in an aquarium with a low light level.

Where to Find Solenostoma crenuliforme

Solenostoma crenuliforme can be found in the western United States, from California to Montana, and in Mexico.

Species in the Solenostomataceae family

Arctoscyphus ronsmithii, Arctoscyphus fuegiensis, Cryptocolea imbricata, Diplocolea sikkimensis, Plectocolea vulcanicola, Plectocolea higuchii, Solenostoma bilobum, Solenostoma hattorianum, Solenostoma vulcanicola, Solenostoma pseudopyriflorum, Solenostoma pocsii, Solenostoma amoenum, Solenostoma balfourii, Solenostoma borneense, Solenostoma caeleste, Solenostoma decolor, Solenostoma dusenii, Solenostoma emarginatum, Solenostoma hewsoniae, Solenostoma hirticalyx, Solenostoma hokkaidense, Solenostoma horikawanum, Solenostoma lignicola, Solenostoma mamatkulovii, Solenostoma micranthum, Solenostoma niveum, Solenostoma onraedtii, Solenostoma obliquifolium, Solenostoma renauldii, Solenostoma schusterianum, Solenostoma shimizuanum, Solenostoma strictum, Solenostoma tuberculiferum, Solenostoma pyriflorum, Solenostoma crenuliforme, Solenostoma gracillimum, Solenostoma hyalinum, Solenostoma flagellalioides, Solenostoma confertissimum, Solenostoma ohbae, Solenostoma obscurum, Solenostoma fossombronioides, Solenostoma totopapillosum, Solenostoma caucasicum, Solenostoma comatum, Solenostoma sphaerocarpum, Solenostoma torticalyx, Solenostoma erectum, Solenostoma handelii, Solenostoma rubrum,