Kingdom:
Phylum:
Hypnanae
Order:
Hypnales
Species:
conspicuum
ID:
1181346

Status:
valid

Authors:
M. Fleisch.

Source:
tro

Year:
1923

Citation Micro:
Musci Buitenzorg 4: 1192 1923

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001180684

Common Names

  • Conspicuous Moss
  • Showy Moss
  • Conspicuous Clastobryum Moss

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Description

Clastobryum conspicuum (also called Conspicuous Haircap Moss, among many other common names) is a species of moss in the family Dicranaceae. It is a small, yellow-green moss with a dense, tufted habit. It is native to North America, Europe, and Asia, and is found in moist, shady habitats.

Uses & Benefits

Clastobryum conspicuum is used as a ground cover in gardens and can help to reduce soil erosion. It is also beneficial for providing a habitat for beneficial insects.

Cultivars, Varieties & Sub-species

Clastobryum conspicuum var. capillaripila B.C. Tan, T.J. Kop. & D.H. Norris

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Clastobryum conspicuum has small, yellow-green flowers with four petals and four sepals. The seeds are small and black, and the seedlings are small and green.

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Where to Find Clastobryum conspicuum

Clastobryum conspicuum is found in temperate regions of North America.

Clastobryum conspicuum FAQ

What is the scientific name of Clastobryum conspicuum?

Clastobryum conspicuum

What is the family of Clastobryum conspicuum?

Dicranaceae

Where is Clastobryum conspicuum found?

Asia, Europe, and North America

Species in the Pylaisiadelphaceae family

Gammiella pterogonioides, Gammiella koningsbergeri, Gammiella panchienii, Hageniella assamica, Hageniella isopterygioides, Hageniella sikkimensis, Hageniella micans, Isopterygium affusum, Isopterygium albescens, Isopterygium ambreanum, Isopterygium annamense, Isopterygium antsihanakense, Isopterygium antunesii, Isopterygium applanatum, Isopterygium aquaticum, Isopterygium argillicola, Isopterygium argyroleucum, Isopterygium assamicum, Isopterygium asymmetricum, Isopterygium austrodenticulatum, Isopterygium bancanum, Isopterygium battakense, Isopterygium baurii, Isopterygium borneense, Isopterygium brevicuspis, Isopterygium brevisetum, Isopterygium brownii, Isopterygium byssaceum, Isopterygium byssobolax, Isopterygium candidulum, Isopterygium chalarophyllum, Isopterygium chryseolum, Isopterygium citrinellum, Isopterygium clerophilum, Isopterygium combae, Isopterygium complanatulum, Isopterygium conangium, Isopterygium congoanum, Isopterygium courtoisii, Isopterygium cratericola, Isopterygium dewevrei, Isopterygium elodes, Isopterygium exiguum, Isopterygium exile, Isopterygium fallax, Isopterygium filamentosum, Isopterygium fissum, Isopterygium fruticola, Isopterygium gabonense, Isopterygium gibbosulum,

References

Max Fleischer (1861-1930): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'M.Fleisch.' in the authors string.
The Bryophyte Nomenclator: Based on data supplied by Bryonames
Tropicos record: 35157825: Based on data supplied by Bryonames