Kingdom:
Phylum:
Hypnanae
Order:
Hypnales
Species:
glaucocarpa
ID:
1180995

Status:
valid

Authors:
(Reinw. ex Schwägr.) M. Fleisch.

Source:
tro

Year:
1923

Citation Micro:
Musci Buitenzorg 4: 1372. 223 1923

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001180333

Common Names

  • Glaucocarpa Moss
  • Grey-Fruited Chaetomitriopsis Moss
  • Grey-Fruited Chaetomitriopsis Moss

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Uses & Benefits

Chaetomitriopsis glaucocarpa is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a source of timber for furniture and construction. It has medicinal uses, such as treating skin diseases and wounds, and is also used in traditional Chinese medicine.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Chaetomitriopsis glaucocarpa is small and inconspicuous, with a single white petal. The seed is a small, dark brown nutlet. The seedlings are small and have a single, narrow leaf.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Chaetomitriopsis glaucocarpa is a small, tufted moss that grows in damp, shady areas. It can be propagated by division or by spore sowing. It prefers moist, acidic soil with good drainage and partial shade. It can be grown in containers or in the garden.

Where to Find Chaetomitriopsis glaucocarpa

Chaetomitriopsis glaucocarpa can be found in Europe, North America, and Asia.

Species in the Chaetomitriopsis genus

Species in the Symphyodontaceae family

Bryocrumia vivicolor, Bryocrumia malabarica, Bryocrumia torrentium, Phyllodon bilobatus, Phyllodon choiropyxis, Phyllodon glossoides, Phyllodon truncatulus, Phyllodon truncatus, Phyllodon lingulatus, Phyllodon scutellifolius, Phyllodon abruptus, Phyllodon perplanicaulis, Phyllodon subretusus, Phyllodon cocoensis, Phyllodon laevifolius, Phyllodon similans, Chaetomitriopsis glaucocarpa, Chaetomitrium spuriosubtile, Chaetomitrium sikkimense, Chaetomitrium acanthocarpum, Chaetomitrium aneitense, Chaetomitrium auriculatum, Chaetomitrium beccarii, Chaetomitrium borbonicum, Chaetomitrium borneense, Chaetomitrium brassii, Chaetomitrium callichrous, Chaetomitrium ciliatum, Chaetomitrium comorense, Chaetomitrium confertum, Chaetomitrium ctenidioides, Chaetomitrium densum, Chaetomitrium depressum, Chaetomitrium dusenii, Chaetomitrium elegans, Chaetomitrium elongatum, Chaetomitrium elmeri, Chaetomitrium entodontoides, Chaetomitrium fimbriatum, Chaetomitrium frondosum, Chaetomitrium horridulum, Chaetomitrium laevifolium, Chaetomitrium laevisetum, Chaetomitrium lanceolatum, Chaetomitrium lancifolium, Chaetomitrium lauterbachii, Chaetomitrium leptopoma, Chaetomitrium macrohystrix, Chaetomitrium nanohystrix, Chaetomitrium nervosum,

References

Caspar Georg Carl Reinwardt (1773-1854): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Reinw.' in the authors string.
Christian Friedrich Schwaegrichen (1775-1853): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Schwägr.' in the authors string.
Max Fleischer (1861-1930): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'M.Fleisch.' in the authors string.
The Bryophyte Nomenclator: Based on data supplied by Bryonames
Tropicos record: 35157325: Based on data supplied by Bryonames