Status:
valid
Authors:
Herzog
Source:
rhakhis
Year:
1921
Citation Micro:
Beihefte zum Botanischen Centralblatt. Zweite Abteilung, Systematik, Pflanzengeographie, angewandte Botanik. 38(2): 322. 1921
WFO Identifier:
wfo-1000010921
Description
Mastigobryum deningeri (also called Deninger's moss, among many other common names) is a species of moss in the family Pottiaceae. It is found in Europe, Asia, and North America. It is typically found in moist, shady habitats such as woodlands, forests, and meadows.
Uses & Benefits
Mastigobryum deningeri has been used as a soil stabilizer and for erosion control.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
The flower of Mastigobryum deningeri is small and white, with a single perianth. The seed is a small, dark brown, oblong spore. The seedlings are light green and have a single leaf.
Cultivation and Propagation
Mastigobryum deningeri is a species of moss found in tropical and subtropical regions of the world. It is a small, tufted moss that grows in damp, shady areas. It is propagated by spores and can be cultivated in a moist, shady environment. It prefers a soil with a pH of 5.5-6.5 and should be kept moist but not wet. It can be propagated by division or by taking cuttings.
Where to Find Mastigobryum deningeri
Mastigobryum deningeri is native to the tropical and subtropical regions of South America, including Brazil, Argentina, and Paraguay.
Mastigobryum deningeri FAQ
What is the scientific name of Mastigobryum deningeri?
Mastigobryum deningeri
What is the family of Mastigobryum deningeri?
Mastigobryaceae
What is the habitat of Mastigobryum deningeri?
Tropical and subtropical moist montane forests
Species in the Mastigobryum genus
Mastigobryum rajanum,
Mastigobryum venezuelanum,
Mastigobryum vermiculare,
Mastigobryum ledermannii,
Mastigobryum londbergii,
Mastigobryum asperum,
Mastigobryum longifolium,
Mastigobryum madagassum,
Mastigobryum minutitextum,
Mastigobryum multidens,
Mastigobryum muscicola,
Mastigobryum nigricans,
Mastigobryum nipuranum,
Mastigobryum palmicola,
Mastigobryum decurrens,
Mastigobryum deningeri,
Mastigobryum dentistipulum,
Mastigobryum everettii,
Mastigobryum ribehanum,
Mastigobryum ruficaule,
Mastigobryum schraderbergii,
Mastigobryum squamulistipum,
Mastigobryum subhyalinum,
Mastigobryum karstenii,
Mastigobryum aberrans,
Species in the Lepidoziaceae family
Acromastigum anisostomum,
Acromastigum bancanum,
Acromastigum bifidum,
Acromastigum brotheri,
Acromastigum capillare,
Acromastigum colensoanum,
Acromastigum cunninghamii,
Acromastigum echinatiforme,
Acromastigum echinatum,
Acromastigum exiguum,
Acromastigum exile,
Acromastigum filum,
Acromastigum fimbriatum,
Acromastigum inaequilaterum,
Acromastigum integrifolium,
Acromastigum laetevirens,
Acromastigum linganum,
Acromastigum mooreanum,
Acromastigum obliquatum,
Acromastigum tenax,
Acromastigum verticale,
Acromastigum moratii,
Acromastigum pusillum,
Acromastigum stellare,
Acromastigum rigidum,
Acromastigum subechinatiforme,
Acromastigum adaptatum,
Acromastigum divaricatum,
Acromastigum longirete,
Acromastigum fumosum,
Acromastigum furcatifolium,
Acromastigum herzogii,
Acromastigum homodictyon,
Acromastigum implexum,
Acromastigum interstisiale,
Acromastigum laevigatum,
Acromastigum lamyi,
Acromastigum leptophyllum,
Acromastigum lobuliferum,
Acromastigum marginatum,
Acromastigum microstichum,
Acromastigum prismaticale,
Acromastigum stenophyllum,
Acromastigum aurescens,
Acromastigum caledonicum,
Acromastigum carcinum,
Acromastigum cavifolium,
Acromastigum curtilobum,
Amazoopsis diplopoda,
Amazoopsis gracilis,