Fontinalis redfearnii - Uses, Benefits & Common Names
Kingdom:
Phylum:
Hypnanae
Order:
Hypnales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
redfearnii
ID:
1197501
Status:
valid
Authors:
B.H. Allen
Source:
tro
Year:
1991
Citation Micro:
Bryologist 94: 201. f. 1–6 1991
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001196839
Common Names
- Fontinalis redfearnii
- Redfearn's Water-moss
- Redfearn's Fontinalis
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesDescription
Fontinalis redfearnii (also called Redfearn's Fontinalis, among many other common names) is a species of moss found in North America, Europe, and Asia. It is a small, yellow-green moss that grows in tufts or mats, and prefers moist, shady habitats such as woodlands, meadows, and bogs.
Uses & Benefits
Fontinalis redfearnii is used in the horticultural industry as an ornamental plant. It is also used in the restoration of wetlands and other aquatic habitats.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
Fontinalis redfearnii has small, yellowish-green flowers that are borne in clusters. The seeds are tiny, brown and oval-shaped. Seedlings are small and green.
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesCultivation and Propagation
Fontinalis redfearnii can be propagated by spores or by division of larger plants. It prefers moist, shady conditions and can be grown in a variety of substrates. It can be grown in a terrarium or in an aquarium with a low light level.
Where to Find Fontinalis redfearnii
Fontinalis redfearnii can be found in the eastern United States, from Maine to Georgia.
Species in the Fontinalis genus
Fontinalis antipyretica, Fontinalis bogotensis, Fontinalis dalecarlica, Fontinalis flaccida, Fontinalis howellii, Fontinalis hypnoides, Fontinalis missourica, Fontinalis neomexicana, Fontinalis novae-angliae, Fontinalis perfida, Fontinalis squamosa, Fontinalis sullivantii, Fontinalis tournalii, Fontinalis sphagnifolia, Fontinalis welchiana, Fontinalis redfearnii, Fontinalis dichelymoides, Fontinalis pristina, Fontinalis sismondana,
Species in the Fontinalaceae family
Brachelyma subulatum, Dichelyma capillaceum, Dichelyma falcatum, Dichelyma japonicum, Dichelyma pallescens, Dichelyma uncinatum, Fontinalis antipyretica, Fontinalis bogotensis, Fontinalis dalecarlica, Fontinalis flaccida, Fontinalis howellii, Fontinalis hypnoides, Fontinalis missourica, Fontinalis neomexicana, Fontinalis novae-angliae, Fontinalis perfida, Fontinalis squamosa, Fontinalis sullivantii, Fontinalis tournalii, Fontinalis sphagnifolia, Fontinalis welchiana, Fontinalis redfearnii, Fontinalis dichelymoides, Fontinalis pristina, Fontinalis sismondana,
References
Bruce H. Allen (b.1952): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'B.H.Allen' in the authors string.
The Bryophyte Nomenclator: Based on data supplied by Bryonames
Tropicos record: 35186114: Based on data supplied by Bryonames