Status:
valid
Authors:
B.C. Tan & H. Rob.
Source:
tro
Year:
1990
Citation Micro:
Smithsonian Contr. Bot. 75: 31 1990
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001197108
Description
Chaetomitrium schofieldii (also called Chaetomitrium schofieldii, among many other common names) is a species of moss native to Europe, Asia, and North America. It is a small, yellow-green moss with a lax habit, and it grows in moist, shady habitats.
Uses & Benefits
Chaetomitrium schofieldii is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and is known for its attractive foliage and flowers.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
The flowers of Chaetomitrium schofieldii 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.
Cultivation and Propagation
Chaetomitrium schofieldii is a small, evergreen moss that prefers moist, shaded areas. It can be propagated by division or by spores. It is best grown in a moist, well-drained soil in partial shade. It can be propagated by division or by spores.
Where to Find Chaetomitrium schofieldii
Chaetomitrium schofieldii can be found in temperate regions of the world, including Europe, North America, and Asia.
Chaetomitrium schofieldii FAQ
What is the scientific name of Chaetomitrium schofieldii?
Chaetomitrium schofieldii
What is the common name of Chaetomitrium schofieldii?
Schofield's chaetomitrium
Where is Chaetomitrium schofieldii found?
Chaetomitrium schofieldii is found in the Appalachian Mountains of the eastern United States
Species in the Chaetomitrium genus
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,
Chaetomitrium orthorrhynchum,
Chaetomitrium paleatum,
Chaetomitrium papillifolium,
Chaetomitrium perakense,
Chaetomitrium perarmatum,
Chaetomitrium perlaeve,
Chaetomitrium philippinense,
Chaetomitrium poecilophyllum,
Chaetomitrium pseudoelongatum,
Chaetomitrium recurvifolium,
Chaetomitrium roemeri,
Chaetomitrium rugifolium,
Chaetomitrium setosum,
Chaetomitrium smithii,
Chaetomitrium speciosum,
Chaetomitrium spinosum,
Chaetomitrium sublaevisetum,
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,