Kingdom:
Phylum:
Hypnanae
Order:
Hypnales
Species:
filiforme
ID:
1212260

Status:
valid

Authors:
(Müll. Hal.) Y.F. Wang & R.L. Hu

Source:
tro

Year:
2003

Citation Micro:
Acta Phytotax. Sin. 41: 275 2003

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001211598



Common Names

  • Eurhynchium filiforme
  • Filiform Eurhynchium
  • Filiform Moss


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Description

Eurhynchium filiforme (also called Eurhynchium filiform, among many other common names) is a species of liverwort in the family Pottiaceae. It is a small, green, thalloid plant with a creeping habit. It is native to the Americas, Europe, and Asia, and is found in moist, shady habitats.

Uses & Benefits

Eurhynchium filiforme is used as a soil stabilizer and erosion control. It is also used as a decorative plant in gardens and aquariums.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Eurhynchium filiforme is small and yellow, with four petals. The seed is a small, round, black seed. The seedlings are small and delicate with a single pair of leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Eurhynchium filiforme is a small, perennial, terrestrial liverwort that grows in moist, shady areas. It can be propagated by spore sowing or division. Spores should be sown on a moist, sterile medium, such as a mixture of peat and sand, and kept in a warm, humid environment. Division can be done by carefully separating the thallus into smaller pieces and replanting them in moist, shady areas.

Where to Find Eurhynchium filiforme

Eurhynchium filiforme can be found in temperate regions of the Northern Hemisphere.

Eurhynchium filiforme FAQ

What is the scientific name of Eurhynchium filiforme?

Eurhynchium filiforme

What type of plant is Eurhynchium filiforme?

A moss

What is the common name of Eurhynchium filiforme?

Filiform Feather Moss

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

Ren-Liang Hu (1932-2009): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'R.L.Hu' in the authors string.
The Bryophyte Nomenclator: Based on data supplied by Bryonames
Tropicos record: 35213978: Based on data supplied by Bryonames