Kingdom:
Phylum:
Bryanae
Order:
Hedwigiales
Species:
chlorotus
ID:
1173093

Status:
valid

Authors:
Herzog

Source:
tro

Year:
1916

Citation Micro:
Biblioth. Bot. 87: 106 1916

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001172431



Common Names

  • Rhacocarpus chlorotus
  • Chlorotus Rhacocarpus
  • Chlorotus Moss


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Description

Rhacocarpus chlorotus (also called Chlorotic Rhacocarpus, among many other common names) is a small, tufted moss with oblong-lanceolate leaves that are pointed at the apex and have a yellowish-green color. It is native to the tropics and subtropics of the Americas, Africa, and Asia, and grows in shady, humid places.

Uses & Benefits

Rhacocarpus chlorotus is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a ground cover in landscaping. It is also used to stabilize soil on slopes and banks.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Rhacocarpus chlorotus is white in color and has five petals. The seed is small and black in color. The seedlings are small and have a single, thin stem.

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Where to Find Rhacocarpus chlorotus

Rhacocarpus chlorotus can be found in North America, Europe, and Asia.

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

Theodor Herzog (1880-1961): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Herzog' in the authors string.
The Bryophyte Nomenclator: Based on data supplied by Bryonames
Tropicos record: 35145115: Based on data supplied by Bryonames