Kingdom:
Phylum:
Hypnanae
Order:
Hypnales
Species:
obtusifolium
ID:
1176094

Status:
valid

Authors:
(Mitt.) Kindb.

Source:
tro

Year:
1892

Citation Micro:
Cat. Canad. Pl., Musci 202 1892

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001175432



Common Names

  • Scleropodium obtusifolium
  • Blunt-leaved Spike-moss
  • Blunt-leaved Bristle-moss


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Uses & Benefits

Scleropodium obtusifolium is a species of moss that is used in the production of Christmas decorations, as well as for soil erosion control and as a ground cover in gardens.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Scleropodium obtusifolium is a small, white, star-shaped flower with 6 petals. The seed is a small, dark brown, oval-shaped seed. The seedlings are small, green, and have a single leaf.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Scleropodium obtusifolium is a small, tufted moss that grows in moist, shady areas. It is easy to cultivate and propagate, and can be grown in a variety of substrates, including soil, sand, or even gravel. It prefers a moist environment and should be kept in a humid environment, with regular misting or watering. It can be propagated by division or by spore, and can also be grown from cuttings.

Where to Find Scleropodium obtusifolium

Scleropodium obtusifolium can be found in wet meadows, bogs, and along streams in North America, Europe, and Asia.

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

Nils Conrad Kindberg (1832-1910): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Kindb.' in the authors string.
William Mitten (1819-1906): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Mitt.' in the authors string.
The Bryophyte Nomenclator: Based on data supplied by Bryonames
Tropicos record: 35149838: Based on data supplied by Bryonames