Kingdom:
Phylum:
Bryanae
Order:
Bartramiales
Species:
americana
ID:
1151441

Status:
valid

Authors:
Dism.

Source:
tro

Year:
1910

Citation Micro:
Mém. Soc. Bot. France 17: 35 1910

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001150779



Common Names

  • Americana Moss
  • American Moss
  • American Philonotis Moss


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Description

Philonotis americana (also called American Hair-Moss, among many other common names) is a small, tufted moss with short, narrow leaves. It is native to the Northern Hemisphere and is found in moist, shady habitats such as woodlands, grasslands, and rocky slopes.

Uses & Benefits

Philonotis americana is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a ground cover in landscaping.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Philonotis americana has small white flowers with four petals and a single pistil. The seeds are small, round, and black. The seedlings are small and have a single stem with small, oval-shaped leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Philonotis americana can be propagated by division or seed. It prefers moist, well-drained soils and partial shade. It is best grown in humus-rich, acidic soils in a sheltered position in full sun or partial shade. It can tolerate some drought but should be watered regularly during dry periods. It can be pruned after flowering to maintain a neat shape.

Where to Find Philonotis americana

Philonotis americana can be found in moist meadows, bogs, and wet woods in North America.

Species in the Philonotis genus

Philonotis lizangii, Philonotis africana, Philonotis amblystegioides, Philonotis americana, Philonotis ampliretis, Philonotis angusta, Philonotis arbusculacea, Philonotis aristifolia, Philonotis baginsensis, Philonotis brevicuspis, Philonotis byssiformis, Philonotis caespitosa, Philonotis calcarea, Philonotis calomicra, Philonotis capillaris, Philonotis capillata, Philonotis clavicaulis, Philonotis curvula, Philonotis dregeana, Philonotis elongata, Philonotis eurydictyon, Philonotis falcata, Philonotis filiramea, Philonotis flaccidifolia, Philonotis flavinervis, Philonotis fontana, Philonotis fontanella, Philonotis fontanoides, Philonotis fugacissima, Philonotis gemmascens, Philonotis glomerata, Philonotis gracilescens, Philonotis hansenii, Philonotis hastata, Philonotis hawaica, Philonotis helenica, Philonotis huallagensis, Philonotis humilis, Philonotis incrassata, Philonotis jungneri, Philonotis krausei, Philonotis laeviuscula, Philonotis lancifolia, Philonotis laxitexta, Philonotis leptocarpa, Philonotis lignicola, Philonotis longiseta, Philonotis macrodictya, Philonotis marangensis, Philonotis marchica,

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

Gabriel Dismier (1856-1942): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Dism.' in the authors string.
The Bryophyte Nomenclator: Based on data supplied by Bryonames
Tropicos record: 35107472: Based on data supplied by Bryonames