Scleropodium occidentale - Uses, Benefits & Common Names
Kingdom:
Phylum:
Hypnanae
Order:
Hypnales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
occidentale
ID:
1536968
Status:
valid
Authors:
B.E. Carter
Source:
rhakhis
Year:
2012
Citation Micro:
The Bryologist. 115(2): 224. 2012
WFO Identifier:
wfo-1000019536
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesDescription
Scleropodium occidentale (also called Western Scleropodium, among many other common names) is a species of moss native to North America. It is a small, tufted moss with a yellow-green color. It grows in moist, shady habitats, often in woodlands and along streams.
Uses & Benefits
Scleropodium occidentale is an ornamental plant with a variety of uses in landscaping. It has a low-growing, spreading habit and is often used as a ground cover or in rock gardens. It is also used as an accent plant in borders and as a filler in containers.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
Scleropodium occidentale has small, white flowers with yellow anthers. Its seeds are small and brown, and its seedlings are small and green.
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesCultivation and Propagation
Scleropodium occidentale is a species of moss that is native to Europe and North America. It is a small, tufted moss that grows in damp, shady places. It prefers moist, acidic soils and can be propagated by division or by spores. It can be grown in containers or in the garden, and is best grown in partial shade.
Where to Find Scleropodium occidentale
Scleropodium occidentale can be found in North America, Europe, and Asia.
Scleropodium occidentale FAQ
What is the scientific name of Scleropodium occidentale?
Scleropodium occidentale
What is the common name of Scleropodium occidentale?
Western Scleropodium
What is the natural habitat of Scleropodium occidentale?
Moist forests and grasslands
Species in the Scleropodium genus
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
The Bryophyte Nomenclator: Based on data supplied by Bryonames
Tropicos record: 100382155: Based on data supplied by Bryonames