Kingdom:
Phylum:
Hypnanae
Order:
Hypnodendrales
Species:
comatum
ID:
1188063

Status:
valid

Authors:
(Müll. Hal.) Lindb.

Source:
tro

Year:
1865

Citation Micro:
Bryol. Jav. 2: 136 1865

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001187401

Common Names

  • Mniodendron comatum
  • Comatum moss
  • Comatum cushion moss

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Description

Mniodendron comatum (also called Common Haircap Moss, among many other common names) is a species of moss found in North America, Europe, and Asia. It is a small, tufted moss with short, erect stems and lanceolate leaves. It is found in damp, shady places such as woods, meadows, and shaded rocks.

Uses & Benefits

Mniodendron comatum is used in landscaping and as an ornamental plant. It is also used as a ground cover and for erosion control. The plant is drought tolerant and has a low-growing habit.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Flower: small, white, and star-shaped. Seed: small, round, and black. Seedlings: small, dark green, and have a single leaf.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Mniodendron comatum can be propagated by seed or division. Seeds should be sown in a well-drained, sandy soil in a sunny position. Division should be done in spring or early summer. The plant should be divided into several smaller clumps and planted in a sunny position in well-drained soil.

Where to Find Mniodendron comatum

Mniodendron comatum can be found in tropical and subtropical regions of Central and South America, including Mexico, Colombia, Ecuador, Peru, Bolivia, and Brazil.

Species in the Spiridentaceae family

Bescherellia elegantissima, Cyrtopus setosus, Dendro-hypnum beccarii, Dendro-hypnum auricomum, Dendro-hypnum brevipes, Dendro-hypnum flagelliferum, Dendro-hypnum fuscomucronatum, Dendro-hypnum milnei, Dendro-hypnum opacum, Dendro-hypnum reinwardtii, Dendro-hypnum subspininervium, Hypnodendron arcuatum, Hypnodendron junghuhnii, Hypnodendron marginatum, Hypnodendron microstictum, Hypnodendron samoanum, Hypnodendron spininervium, Hypnodendron vitiense, Spiridens camusii, Spiridens capillifer, Spiridens longifolius, Spiridens perichaetialis, Spiridens reinwardtii, Spiridens vieillardii, Spiridens spiridentoides, Touwiodendron diversifolium, Mniodendron camptotheca, Mniodendron colensoi, Mniodendron comatulum, Mniodendron comatum, Mniodendron comosum, Mniodendron dendroides, Mniodendron tahiticum,

References

Sextus Otto Lindberg (1835-1889): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Lindb.' in the authors string.
Karl Müller (1818-1899): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Müll.Hal.' in the authors string.
The Bryophyte Nomenclator: Based on data supplied by Bryonames
Tropicos record: 35170195: Based on data supplied by Bryonames