Status:
valid
Authors:
Cardot & Broth.
Source:
tro
Year:
1923
Citation Micro:
Kongl. Svenska Vetensk. Acad. Handl., n.s. 63(10): 54 1923
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001180921
Uses & Benefits
Conostomum perpusillum is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and is also used for erosion control.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
Conostomum perpusillum has small, white flowers with four petals and four sepals. The seeds are small and black, and the seedlings are small and green.
Cultivation and Propagation
Conostomum perpusillum is a small, tufted moss that grows in moist, shady areas. It is propagated by division or by spore sowing. It prefers a moist, well-drained soil and can tolerate some shade. It prefers partial shade to full sun and should be kept moist but not wet. It is best grown in a container or in a rock garden.
Where to Find Conostomum perpusillum
Conostomum perpusillum can be found in wet meadows, bogs, and wet woods in the Northern Hemisphere.
Conostomum perpusillum FAQ
What is the scientific name of Conostomum perpusillum?
Conostomum perpusillum
What type of plant is Conostomum perpusillum?
A moss
Where is Conostomum perpusillum found?
It is found in North America, Europe, and Asia
Species in the Conostomum genus
Species in the Bartramiaceae family
Anacolia menziesii,
Anacolia scioana,
Anacolia webbii,
Anacolia breutelii,
Bartramia alaris,
Bartramia angustifolia,
Bartramia angustissima,
Bartramia aprica,
Bartramia aristaria,
Bartramia aurescens,
Bartramia brachypus,
Bartramia brevifolia,
Bartramia breviseta,
Bartramia capensis,
Bartramia compacta,
Bartramia conica,
Bartramia costa-ricensis,
Bartramia crassinervia,
Bartramia deciduaefolia,
Bartramia delagoae,
Bartramia didymocarpa,
Bartramia gigantea,
Bartramia halleriana,
Bartramia hampeana,
Bartramia humilis,
Bartramia inconspicua,
Bartramia ithyphylla,
Bartramia ithyphylloides,
Bartramia laevisphaera,
Bartramia longifolia,
Bartramia macounii,
Bartramia maderensis,
Bartramia madurensis,
Bartramia marionensis,
Bartramia mathewsii,
Bartramia microstoma,
Bartramia mossmaniana,
Bartramia nanosubulata,
Bartramia papulans,
Bartramia penicillatula,
Bartramia perpumila,
Bartramia pilicuspis,
Bartramia polytrichoides,
Bartramia pomiformis,
Bartramia potosica,
Bartramia pseudocryptopodium,
Bartramia rietmanniana,
Bartramia robusta,
Bartramia stricta,
Bartramia strictifolia,