Kingdom:
Phylum:
Hypnanae
Order:
Hypnales
Family:
Species:
nishimurii
ID:
1206318

Status:
valid

Authors:
O'Shea & Ochyra

Source:
tro

Year:
2000

Citation Micro:
Trop. Bryol. 18: 121 2000

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001205656

Common Names

  • Ectropothecium nishimurii
  • Nishimurii Liverwort
  • Nishimurii

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Description

Ectropothecium nishimurii (also called the Nishimura's moss, among many other common names) is a small, yellow-green moss native to Japan. It is a pleurocarpous moss with a creeping stem and small, ovate-lanceolate leaves. It is most commonly found in moist, shady habitats, such as forests, woodlands, and meadows.

Uses & Benefits

Ectropothecium nishimurii is used as an ornamental plant in aquariums and terrariums, and its small size makes it a great choice for small spaces. It can also be used as a ground cover in gardens and as a food source for small animals.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Ectropothecium nishimurii is a small, white, star-shaped structure with five petals. The seed is a small, black, round structure with a smooth surface. The seedlings are small, green, and have two leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Ectropothecium nishimurii is a terrestrial moss that is found in moist, shady habitats. It can be propagated by spores or by division of the thallus. When propagating by spores, the spores should be sown on a moist, sterile medium and kept in a shady, humid environment. When propagating by division, the thallus should be divided into small pieces and planted in a moist, shady environment.

Where to Find Ectropothecium nishimurii

Ectropothecium nishimurii can be found in Japan.

Species in the Ectropothecium genus

Ectropothecium glossophylloides, Ectropothecium laxirete, Ectropothecium aciculare, Ectropothecium adnatum, Ectropothecium aeruginosum, Ectropothecium affine, Ectropothecium afromolluscum, Ectropothecium andrei, Ectropothecium aneitense, Ectropothecium angusto-textum, Ectropothecium anisophyllum, Ectropothecium annamense, Ectropothecium arcuatum, Ectropothecium arfakense, Ectropothecium aubertii, Ectropothecium aureo-crispum, Ectropothecium aureum, Ectropothecium aurifolium, Ectropothecium barbelloides, Ectropothecium bingerianum, Ectropothecium bowiei, Ectropothecium brachycladulum, Ectropothecium brevifalcatum, Ectropothecium buitenzorgii, Ectropothecium burmense, Ectropothecium campaniforme, Ectropothecium campanulatum, Ectropothecium capillisetum, Ectropothecium carolinarum, Ectropothecium chamissonis, Ectropothecium chenagonii, Ectropothecium compressifolium, Ectropothecium condensatum, Ectropothecium cupressoides, Ectropothecium cyathothecioides, Ectropothecium cyathothecium, Ectropothecium cygnicollum, Ectropothecium cyperoides, Ectropothecium dafilae, Ectropothecium dealbatum, Ectropothecium densum, Ectropothecium dentatum, Ectropothecium dentigerum, Ectropothecium diffusum, Ectropothecium diminutum, Ectropothecium diversifolium, Ectropothecium diversirete, Ectropothecium doliare, Ectropothecium dolosum, Ectropothecium drepanocladioides,

Species in the Hypnaceae family

Acritodon nephophilus, Austrohondaella limata, Bryosedgwickia barlassinae, Chryso-hypnum elegantulum, Chryso-hypnum patens, Chryso-hypnum diminutivum, Chryso-hypnum demaretii, Chryso-hypnum cavifolium, Chryso-hypnum frondosum, Chryso-hypnum crosbyi, Chryso-hypnum hylophilum, Chryso-hypnum rostratulum, Chryso-hypnum smithii, Crepidophyllum modestum, Ctenidiadelphus plumularia, Cyathothecium distichaceum, Dacryophyllum falcifolium, Ectropotheciella decrescens, Ectropotheciella distichophylla, Ectropotheciopsis novoguineensis, Ectropothecium glossophylloides, Ectropothecium laxirete, Ectropothecium aciculare, Ectropothecium adnatum, Ectropothecium aeruginosum, Ectropothecium affine, Ectropothecium afromolluscum, Ectropothecium andrei, Ectropothecium aneitense, Ectropothecium angusto-textum, Ectropothecium anisophyllum, Ectropothecium annamense, Ectropothecium arcuatum, Ectropothecium arfakense, Ectropothecium aubertii, Ectropothecium aureo-crispum, Ectropothecium aureum, Ectropothecium aurifolium, Ectropothecium barbelloides, Ectropothecium bingerianum, Ectropothecium bowiei, Ectropothecium brachycladulum, Ectropothecium brevifalcatum, Ectropothecium buitenzorgii, Ectropothecium burmense, Ectropothecium campaniforme, Ectropothecium campanulatum, Ectropothecium capillisetum, Ectropothecium carolinarum, Ectropothecium chamissonis,

References

Ryszard Ochyra (b.1949): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Ochyra' in the authors string.
Brian John O'Shea (b.1943): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'O'Shea' in the authors string.
The Bryophyte Nomenclator: Based on data supplied by Bryonames
Tropicos record: 35206016: Based on data supplied by Bryonames