Status:
valid
Authors:
(Renauld & Cardot) B.C. Tan & Touw
Source:
tro
Year:
1991
Citation Micro:
J. Hattori Bot. Lab. 70: 93 1991
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001196971
Common Names
- Epiphyllum Moss
- Clastobryum Moss
- Cushion Moss
Description
Clastobryum epiphyllum (also called Clastobryum epiphyllum, among many other common names) is a small moss species with a green to yellow-green color. It is native to the Northern Hemisphere, and is found in moist, shady habitats such as forests and grasslands.
Uses & Benefits
Clastobryum epiphyllum is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a groundcover in shady areas.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
The flowers of Clastobryum epiphyllum are small and inconspicuous, with a single stamen and a single pistil. The seeds are tiny and black, and the seedlings are very small and fragile.
Cultivation and Propagation
Clastobryum epiphyllum is a tropical plant native to South America. It can be propagated by division or seed. It prefers a moist, well-drained soil and partial shade. It is best to water the plant regularly and fertilize it once a month during the growing season.
Where to Find Clastobryum epiphyllum
Clastobryum epiphyllum can be found in Japan.
Clastobryum epiphyllum FAQ
What is the scientific name of Clastobryum epiphyllum?
Clastobryum epiphyllum
What is the common name of Clastobryum epiphyllum?
Epiphyllous Broom-moss
Where is Clastobryum epiphyllum found?
Clastobryum epiphyllum is found in North America, Europe, and Asia.
Species in the Clastobryum genus
Clastobryum flagelliferum,
Clastobryum scalare,
Clastobryum caudatum,
Clastobryum conspicuum,
Clastobryum indicum,
Clastobryum cuculligerum,
Clastobryum panchoi,
Clastobryum epiphyllum,
Clastobryum spiculiferum,
Clastobryum glabrescens,
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,