Kingdom:
Phylum:
Dicranidae
Order:
Dicranales
Species:
repens
ID:
1170318

Status:
valid

Authors:
(Harv.) H. Rob.

Source:
tro

Year:
1975

Citation Micro:
Phytologia 32: 434 1975

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001169656



Common Names

  • Mitthyridium repens
  • Creeping Feather Moss
  • Creeping Feather-moss


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Description

Mitthyridium repens (also called Repens Mitthyridium, among many other common names) is a species of moss in the Mitthyridium family. It is found in the Northern Hemisphere, from Europe to North America and Asia. It grows on rocks, soil, and tree bark in moist, shady areas.

Uses & Benefits

Mitthyridium repens is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and parks. It is a low-growing, spreading plant that is tolerant of a wide range of soils. It is also used in erosion control and for ground cover.

Cultivars, Varieties & Sub-species

Mitthyridium repens var. minus (M. Fleisch.) B.C. Tan & Mohamed

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Mitthyridium repens is a small, white, star-shaped flower. The seed is small and black in color. The seedlings are small and have a thin stem with a few leaves.

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Where to Find Mitthyridium repens

Mitthyridium repens can be found in tropical and subtropical areas of Africa, Asia, and Central and South America.

Species in the Calymperaceae family

Arthrocormus schimperi, Calymperes robinsonii, Calymperes rubiginosum, Calymperes aeruginosum, Calymperes afzelii, Calymperes beccarii, Calymperes boulayi, Calymperes couguiense, Calymperes crassinerve, Calymperes erosum, Calymperes fasciculatum, Calymperes graeffeanum, Calymperes guildingii, Calymperes guineense, Calymperes hispidum, Calymperes levyanum, Calymperes linearifolium, Calymperes lonchophyllum, Calymperes loucoubense, Calymperes mangalorense, Calymperes moluccense, Calymperes motleyi, Calymperes nanum, Calymperes nicaraguense, Calymperes othmeri, Calymperes palisotii, Calymperes pallidum, Calymperes pintasii, Calymperes platyloma, Calymperes porrectum, Calymperes pungens, Calymperes schmidtii, Calymperes serratum, Calymperes smithii, Calymperes strictifolium, Calymperes subintegrum, Calymperes subserratum, Calymperes tahitense, Calymperes tenerum, Calymperes thomeanum, Calymperes venezuelanum, Calymperes bartramii, Calymperes noakhalense, Calymperes mitrafugax, Calymperes boninense, Calymperes norkettii, Calymperes woodii, Calymperes serratioides, Exodictyon dentatum, Exodictyon incrassatum,

References

Harold E. Robinson (1932-2020): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'H.Rob.' in the authors string.
William Henry Harvey (1811-1866): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Harv.' in the authors string.
The Bryophyte Nomenclator: Based on data supplied by Bryonames
Tropicos record: 35140898: Based on data supplied by Bryonames