Kingdom:
Phylum:
Bryanae
Order:
Hedwigiales
Species:
inermis
ID:
1173105

Status:
valid

Authors:
(Müll. Hal.) Broth.

Source:
tro

Year:
1891

Citation Micro:
Acta Soc. Sci. Fenn. 19(5): 22 1891

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001172443



Common Names

  • Rhacocarpus inermis
  • Inermis Rhacocarpus
  • Inermis Moss


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Description

Rhacocarpus inermis (also called Inermous Rhacocarpus, among many other common names) is a small, tufted moss with oblong-lanceolate leaves that are without teeth. It is native to the tropics and subtropics of the Americas, Africa, and Asia, and grows in shady, humid places.

Uses & Benefits

Rhacocarpus inermis 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.

Cultivars, Varieties & Sub-species

Rhacocarpus inermis var. cuspidatulus (Müll. Hal.) J.-P. Frahm
Rhacocarpus inermis var. piliformis (Broth.) J.-P. Frahm

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Rhacocarpus inermis 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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Cultivation and Propagation

Rhacocarpus inermis can be propagated by seed or division. Seed should be sown in spring or autumn in a well-drained soil. Division should be done in spring or autumn. The plant can be grown in full sun or partial shade.

Where to Find Rhacocarpus inermis

Rhacocarpus inermis 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

Sextus Otto Lindberg (1835-1889): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Lindb.' in the authors string.
Karl Müller (1818-1899): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Müll.Hal.' in the authors string.
The Bryophyte Nomenclator: Based on data supplied by Bryonames
Tropicos record: 35145132: Based on data supplied by Bryonames