Status:
valid
Authors:
(Wilson & Hook.) Müll. Hal.
Source:
tro
Year:
1847
Citation Micro:
Proc. Amer. Acad. Arts 3: 60 1847
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001151733
Common Names
- Physcomitrium serratum
- Serratum Moss
- Bog Moss
Description
Physcomitrium serratum (also called serrate moss, among many other common names) is a species of moss in the family Funariaceae. It is found in North America, Europe, and Asia. It grows in moist, shady habitats, such as woodlands and forests.
Uses & Benefits
Physcomitrium serratum is used as a soil stabilizer and can help to prevent erosion. It is also used as a ground cover in gardens and can help to reduce weeds.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
Flower: small, yellowish-green, with 4-6 tepals. Seed: small, yellowish-brown, with a smooth surface. Seedlings: small, yellowish-green, with a single leaf and a short stem.
Cultivation and Propagation
Physcomitrium serratum is a species of moss native to North America, Europe, and Asia. It is a small, tufted plant that grows in moist, shady areas. It can be propagated by division of the tufts or by spore sowing. The ideal temperature for growth is between 10-20°C and the ideal pH is between 5.5-7.0.
Where to Find Physcomitrium serratum
Physcomitrium serratum can be found in the tropical and subtropical regions of Asia, Australia, and the Pacific Islands.
Species in the Physcomitrium genus
Physcomitrium arenicola,
Physcomitrium argentinicum,
Physcomitrium aubertii,
Physcomitrium brevisetum,
Physcomitrium brisbanicum,
Physcomitrium capillipes,
Physcomitrium chlorodictyon,
Physcomitrium coarctatum,
Physcomitrium collenchymatum,
Physcomitrium coorgense,
Physcomitrium courtoisii,
Physcomitrium cupuliferum,
Physcomitrium delicatulum,
Physcomitrium dilatatum,
Physcomitrium eurystomum,
Physcomitrium falcifolium,
Physcomitrium felipponei,
Physcomitrium flaccidum,
Physcomitrium flexifolium,
Physcomitrium germanillae,
Physcomitrium hampei,
Physcomitrium hemisphaericum,
Physcomitrium herteri,
Physcomitrium hookeri,
Physcomitrium immersum,
Physcomitrium insigne,
Physcomitrium integrifolium,
Physcomitrium japonicum,
Physcomitrium lorentzii,
Physcomitrium luteolum,
Physcomitrium minutulum,
Physcomitrium niloticum,
Physcomitrium nodulifolium,
Physcomitrium orbignyanum,
Physcomitrium paraguense,
Physcomitrium patens,
Physcomitrium pusillum,
Physcomitrium pyriforme,
Physcomitrium repandum,
Physcomitrium roseae,
Physcomitrium sahapurense,
Physcomitrium serratum,
Physcomitrium serrifolium,
Physcomitrium sinensi-sphaericum,
Physcomitrium spathulatum,
Physcomitrium sphaericum,
Physcomitrium subminutulum,
Physcomitrium subspathulatum,
Physcomitrium subsphaericum,
Physcomitrium sumatranum,
Species in the Funariaceae family
Brachymeniopsis gymnostoma,
Bryobeckettia bartlettii,
Clavitheca poeltii,
Cygnicollum immersum,
Entosthodon kroonkurk,
Entosthodon abramovae,
Entosthodon dagestanicus,
Entosthodon stenophyllus,
Entosthodon andicola,
Entosthodon angustifolius,
Entosthodon apophysatus,
Entosthodon attenuatus,
Entosthodon balansae,
Entosthodon beccarii,
Entosthodon bergianus,
Entosthodon bolanderi,
Entosthodon bonplandii,
Entosthodon borbonicus,
Entosthodon buseanus,
Entosthodon californicus,
Entosthodon cartilagineus,
Entosthodon chiloensis,
Entosthodon clavatus,
Entosthodon commutatus,
Entosthodon curviapiculatus,
Entosthodon curvipes,
Entosthodon deserticola,
Entosthodon diversinervis,
Entosthodon dixonii,
Entosthodon dozyanus,
Entosthodon drummondii,
Entosthodon duriaei,
Entosthodon fascicularis,
Entosthodon handelii,
Entosthodon hildebrandtii,
Entosthodon hungaricus,
Entosthodon hybridus,
Entosthodon italicus,
Entosthodon jamesonii,
Entosthodon kochii,
Entosthodon laxus,
Entosthodon lepervanchei,
Entosthodon limbatus,
Entosthodon lindigii,
Entosthodon marginatulus,
Entosthodon mathewsii,
Entosthodon mouretii,
Entosthodon obtusifolius,
Entosthodon obtusus,
Entosthodon perrottetii,