Kingdom:
Phylum:
Bryanae
Order:
Bartramiales
Species:
tetragonum
ID:
1181587

Status:
valid

Authors:
(Hedw.) Lindb.

Source:
tro

Year:
1863

Citation Micro:
Öfvers. Förh. Kongl. Svenska Vetensk.-Akad. 20: 392 1863

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001180925





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Uses & Benefits

Conostomum tetragonum is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and is also used for erosion control.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Conostomum tetragonum has small, white flowers with four petals and four sepals. The seeds are small and black, and the seedlings are small and green.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Conostomum tetragonum 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 tetragonum

Conostomum tetragonum can be found in moist, shady areas in the eastern United States and Canada.

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,

References

Sextus Otto Lindberg (1835-1889): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Lindb.' in the authors string.
Johann Hedwig (1730-1799): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Hedw.' in the authors string.
The Bryophyte Nomenclator: Based on data supplied by Bryonames
Tropicos record: 35158157: Based on data supplied by Bryonames