Kingdom:
Phylum:
Hypnanae
Order:
Hypnales
Species:
phyllogonioides
ID:
1196048

Status:
valid

Authors:
Nog. & X.J. Li

Source:
tro

Year:
1988

Citation Micro:
J. Jap. Bot. 63: 144. f. 1 1988

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001195386

Common Names

  • Calyptothecium phyllogonioides
  • Phyllogonioides Calyptothecium
  • Phyllogonioides Moss

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Description

Calyptothecium phyllogonioides (also called the 'Phyllogonioides Calyptothecium Moss', among many other common names) is a small, tufted moss with leaves that are ovate to oblong-lanceolate, and have a single, sharp point at the tip. It is native to North America, and is found in moist, shady habitats.

Uses & Benefits

Calyptothecium phyllogonioides is used as a soil stabilizer and as an ornamental plant in aquariums.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Calyptothecium phyllogonioides is a small, white, bell-shaped flower. The seed is a small, dark brown, oval-shaped seed. The seedlings are small, dark green, and have two small, pointed leaves.

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Where to Find Calyptothecium phyllogonioides

Calyptothecium phyllogonioides can be found in North America, particularly in the Appalachian Mountains.

Calyptothecium phyllogonioides FAQ

What is the scientific name of Calyptothecium phyllogonioides?

Calyptothecium phyllogonioides

What type of plant is Calyptothecium phyllogonioides?

A moss

Where is Calyptothecium phyllogonioides found?

South America

Species in the Pterobryaceae family

Calyptothecium acostatum, Calyptothecium prainii, Calyptothecium acutum, Calyptothecium bescherellei, Calyptothecium burmense, Calyptothecium duplicatum, Calyptothecium extensum, Calyptothecium hookeri, Calyptothecium nitidum, Calyptothecium oxyphyllum, Calyptothecium pinnatum, Calyptothecium ramosii, Calyptothecium recurvulum, Calyptothecium subacutum, Calyptothecium subhumile, Calyptothecium symphysodontoides, Calyptothecium urvilleanum, Calyptothecium wightii, Calyptothecium auriculatum, Calyptothecium integrifolium, Calyptothecium compressum, Calyptothecium pterobryoides, Calyptothecium squarrosulum, Calyptothecium phyllogonioides, Calyptothecium philippinense, Henicodium geniculatum, Hildebrandtiella cuspidans, Hildebrandtiella endotrichelloides, Hildebrandtiella longiseta, Hildebrandtiella phleoides, Jaegerina formosa, Jaegerina guatemalensis, Jaegerina luzonensis, Jaegerina plicata, Jaegerina robillardii, Jaegerina scariosa, Jaegerina solitaria, Jaegerina stolonifera, Jaegerina retrosquarrosa, Micralsopsis complanata, Muellerobryum whiteleggei, Neolindbergia deningeri, Neolindbergia rigida, Neolindbergia robusta, Neolindbergia rugosa, Neolindbergia vitiensis, Neolindbergia cladomnioides, Neolindbergia veloirae, Orthorrhynchidium planifrons, Orthostichopsis fornicata,

References

Akira Noguchi (1907-1988): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Nog.' in the authors string.
Xing Jiang Li (b.1932): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'X.J.Li' in the authors string.
The Bryophyte Nomenclator: Based on data supplied by Bryonames
Tropicos record: 35183672: Based on data supplied by Bryonames