Mittenothamnium modestum - Uses, Benefits & Care
Kingdom:
Phylum:
Hypnanae
Order:
Hypnales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
modestum
ID:
1187874
Status:
valid
Authors:
(Herzog) Wijk & Margad.
Source:
tro
Year:
1962
Citation Micro:
Taxon 11: 222 1962
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001187212
Common Names
- Mittenothamnium modestum
- Modest Mittenothamnium
- Modest Moss
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Mittenothamnium modestum (also called Mitten's moss, among many other common names) is a species of moss found in the Northern Hemisphere. It is a small, yellow-green moss with a thin, prostrate stem. It is native to North America, Europe, and Asia, and can be found in moist, shady habitats.
Uses & Benefits
Mittenothamnium modestum is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a ground cover in landscaping.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
Flower: small, yellowish-green, with a short stem. Seed: small, yellowish-green, with a short stem. Seedlings: small, yellowish-green, with a short stem.
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesCultivation and Propagation
Mittenothamnium modestum can be propagated through spores or by division of the plant. It prefers moist, well-drained soil and partial shade. It should be watered regularly and fertilized every few months.
Where to Find Mittenothamnium modestum
Mittenothamnium modestum is found in tropical and subtropical regions of the world, such as India, Southeast Asia, and the Caribbean.
Mittenothamnium modestum FAQ
What is the scientific name of Mittenothamnium modestum?
Mittenothamnium modestum
What type of plant is Mittenothamnium modestum?
Moss
Where is Mittenothamnium modestum found?
North America, Europe, and Asia
Species in the Mittenothamnium genus
Mittenothamnium burelae, Mittenothamnium ctenidioides, Mittenothamnium hookerioides, Mittenothamnium perrieri, Mittenothamnium tenellum, Mittenothamnium scalpellifolium, Mittenothamnium andicola, Mittenothamnium aptychella, Mittenothamnium bescherellei, Mittenothamnium brachythecioides, Mittenothamnium camptorrhynchum, Mittenothamnium capillirameum, Mittenothamnium caudiforme, Mittenothamnium decurrens, Mittenothamnium delicatulum, Mittenothamnium eurystomum, Mittenothamnium expallescens, Mittenothamnium glaucissimum, Mittenothamnium heterostachys, Mittenothamnium horridulum, Mittenothamnium humile, Mittenothamnium iporanganum, Mittenothamnium isopterygioides, Mittenothamnium jamesonii, Mittenothamnium lacouterei, Mittenothamnium langsdorffii, Mittenothamnium lehmannii, Mittenothamnium leptoreptans, Mittenothamnium limosum, Mittenothamnium longoreptans, Mittenothamnium loriforme, Mittenothamnium macroblepharum, Mittenothamnium macrodontium, Mittenothamnium madagassum, Mittenothamnium megapelmatum, Mittenothamnium microthamnioides, Mittenothamnium micrurum, Mittenothamnium modestum, Mittenothamnium mucidum, Mittenothamnium mycostelium, Mittenothamnium nanopolymorphum, Mittenothamnium overlaetii, Mittenothamnium oxyrrhynchioides, Mittenothamnium oxystegum, Mittenothamnium pachythecium, Mittenothamnium plinthophilum, Mittenothamnium plumosum, Mittenothamnium pseudoelegans, Mittenothamnium pseudoreptans, Mittenothamnium puiggarii,
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
Theodor Herzog (1880-1961): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Herzog' in the authors string.
Wim D. Margadant (1916-1997): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Margad.' in the authors string.
Roelof van der Wijk (1895-1981): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Wijk' in the authors string.
The Bryophyte Nomenclator: Based on data supplied by Bryonames
Tropicos record: 35169915: Based on data supplied by Bryonames