Kingdom:
Phylum:
Funariidae
Order:
Funariales
Species:
sphaericum
ID:
1152405

Status:
valid

Authors:
(C. Ludw.) Brid.

Source:
tro

Year:
1837

Citation Micro:
Flora 20: 285 1837

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001151743



Common Names

  • Physcomitrium sphaericum
  • Spherical Physcomitrium
  • Spherical Moss


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Description

Physcomitrium sphaericum (also called spherical 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 sphaericum 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.

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Where to Find Physcomitrium sphaericum

Physcomitrium sphaericum can be found in North America, Europe, and Asia.

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,

References

August Emanuel Fürnrohr (1804-1861): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Fürnr.' in the authors string.
Christian Friedrich Ludwig (1751-1823): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'C.F.Ludw.' in the authors string.
The Bryophyte Nomenclator: Based on data supplied by Bryonames
Tropicos record: 35109051: Based on data supplied by Bryonames