Kingdom:
Phylum:
Bryanae
Order:
Hedwigiales
Species:
patagonicus
ID:
1201350

Status:
valid

Authors:
(Broth.) J.-P. Frahm

Source:
tro

Year:
1996

Citation Micro:
Cryptog. Bryol. Lichénol. 17: 63 1996

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001200688



Common Names

  • Pararhacocarpus patagonicus
  • Patagonicus Moss
  • Patagonicus-Moss


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Description

Pararhacocarpus patagonicus (also called Patagonicus Pararhacocarpus, among many other common names) is a species of moss native to the Northern Hemisphere. It is a small, dark green plant with a thallus that is up to 5 cm long and 2 cm wide. It is found in moist, shady habitats, such as in forests, on rocks, and in grasslands.

Uses & Benefits

Pararhacocarpus patagonicus has been used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a decorative element in aquariums.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Pararhacocarpus patagonicus has small, yellow-green flowers with a single, four-lobed calyx. The seeds are small, black and glossy, and the seedlings have a single, oval-shaped cotyledon.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Pararhacocarpus patagonicus can be propagated by spore or by division of the thallus. Cultivation is best done in a moist, shaded environment with a well-drained soil. It prefers an acidic soil with a pH of 4.5-6.5.

Where to Find Pararhacocarpus patagonicus

Pararhacocarpus patagonicus can be found in Europe, North America, and Asia.

Pararhacocarpus patagonicus FAQ

What is the scientific name of Pararhacocarpus patagonicus?

Pararhacocarpus patagonicus

What is the common name of Pararhacocarpus patagonicus?

Patagonian Pararhacocarpus

What is the habitat of Pararhacocarpus patagonicus?

It is found in moist, shady areas, such as moist woods, streambanks, and wet meadows.

Species in the Pararhacocarpus genus

Species in the Hedwigiaceae family

Braunia alopecura, Braunia arbuscula, Braunia attenuata, Braunia camptoclada, Braunia cirrhifolia, Braunia cochlearifolia, Braunia diaphana, Braunia entodonticarpa, Braunia exserta, Braunia macropelma, Braunia plicata, Braunia rupestris, Braunia schimperi, Braunia secunda, Braunia squarrulosa, Braunia subincana, Braunia subplicata, Braunia nephelogenes, Braunia tucumanensis, Braunia andrieuxii, Braunia argentinica, Braunia canescens, Braunia incana, Hedwigia ciliata, Hedwigia filiformis, Hedwigia nivalis, Hedwigia stellata, Hedwigia detonsa, Hedwigia brevipilifera, Hedwigia emodica, Hedwigia striata, Hedwigia czernyadjevae, Hedwigia kuzenevae, Hedwigia mollis, Hedwigia nemoralis, Hedwigidium imberbe, Hedwigidium neelgiriensis, Pararhacocarpus patagonicus, Pseudobraunia californica, Rhacocarpus alpinus, Rhacocarpus apiculatus, Rhacocarpus chlorotus, Rhacocarpus excisus, Rhacocarpus inermis, Rhacocarpus purpurascens, Rhacocarpus rehmannianus, Rhacocarpus strictipilus,

References

Viktor Ferdinand Brotherus (1849-1929): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Broth.' in the authors string.
Jan-Peter Frahm (1945-2014): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'J.-P.Frahm' in the authors string.
The Bryophyte Nomenclator: Based on data supplied by Bryonames
Tropicos record: 35191568: Based on data supplied by Bryonames