Kingdom:
Phylum:
Hypnanae
Order:
Hypnales
Species:
rugulosifolium
ID:
1186638

Status:
valid

Authors:
S.Y. Zeng

Source:
tro

Year:
1981

Citation Micro:
Acta Bot. Yunnan. 3: 263. f. 1 1981

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001185976



Common Names

  • Claopodium rugulosifolium
  • Wrinkled-leaved Cushion Moss
  • Cushion Moss


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Description

Claopodium rugulosifolium (also called Rugose-Leaved Claopodium, among many other common names) is a moss species in the family Dicranaceae. It is a small, yellow-green moss with a short stem and leaves that are curved and twisted. It is native to Europe, Asia, and North America, and is found in moist, shady habitats.

Uses & Benefits

Claopodium rugulosifolium is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a ground cover in landscaping. It is also used in the production of certain medicines and as a food source for livestock.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Claopodium rugulosifolium has small white flowers with four petals. The seeds are tiny and black in color. The seedlings are small and have a single, broad, oval-shaped leaf.

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Where to Find Claopodium rugulosifolium

Claopodium rugulosifolium can be found in the temperate regions of North America, Europe, and Asia.

Claopodium rugulosifolium FAQ

What is the scientific name of Claopodium rugulosifolium?

Claopodium rugulosifolium

What type of plant is Claopodium rugulosifolium?

Moss

Where is Claopodium rugulosifolium found?

North America, Central America, and South America

Species in the Brachytheciaceae family

Aerobryum speciosum, Aerobryum brevicuspis, Aerolindigia capillacea, Brachytheciastrum delicatulum, Brachytheciastrum collinum, Brachytheciastrum dieckei, Brachytheciastrum falcatulum, Brachytheciastrum kashmirense, Brachytheciastrum leibergii, Brachytheciastrum microcollinum, Brachytheciastrum paradoxum, Brachytheciastrum trachypodium, Brachytheciastrum velutinum, Brachytheciastrum fendleri, Brachytheciastrum olympicum, Brachytheciastrum leiopodium, Brachytheciastrum salicinum, Brachytheciastrum umbilicatum, Brachytheciella stolonifera, Brachythecium tortipilum, Brachythecium dahuricum, Brachythecium irinae, Brachythecium jacuticum, Brachythecium chakratense, Brachythecium garhwalense, Brachythecium acuminatum, Brachythecium afroglareosum, Brachythecium albicans, Brachythecium asperrimum, Brachythecium auriculatum, Brachythecium austroglareosum, Brachythecium austrosalebrosum, Brachythecium bellii, Brachythecium bodinieri, Brachythecium borgenii, Brachythecium brachycarpum, Brachythecium brachycladum, Brachythecium buchananii, Brachythecium calliergonoides, Brachythecium campestre, Brachythecium camptothecioides, Brachythecium campylothallum, Brachythecium caucasicum, Brachythecium cavifolium, Brachythecium chauvetii, Brachythecium chocayae, Brachythecium cirrosum, Brachythecium complanatum, Brachythecium comtifolium, Brachythecium conostomum,

References

Shu Ying Zeng (b.1940): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'S.Y.Zeng' in the authors string.
The Bryophyte Nomenclator: Based on data supplied by Bryonames
Tropicos record: 35167812: Based on data supplied by Bryonames