Kingdom:
Phylum:
Bryanae
Order:
Hedwigiales
Species:
rehmannianus
ID:
1173117

Status:
valid

Authors:
(Müll. Hal.) Wijk & Margad.

Source:
tro

Year:
1960

Citation Micro:
Taxon 9: 52 1960

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001172455



Common Names

  • Rhacocarpus rehmannianus
  • Rehmannian Rhacocarpus
  • Rehmannian Moss


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Description

Rhacocarpus rehmannianus (also called Rehmann's Rhacocarpus, among many other common names) is a small, yellow-green moss with a glossy texture and crenulate leaves. It is native to Europe, Asia, and North America, and is typically found in moist, shady habitats.

Uses & Benefits

Rhacocarpus rehmannianus is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and parks, and as a medicinal plant for treating skin diseases and wounds.

Cultivars, Varieties & Sub-species

Rhacocarpus rehmannianus var. webbianus (Müll. Hal.) J.-P. Frahm

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Rhacocarpus rehmannianus is small, white, and bell-shaped, with four petals. The seed is small and black, and the seedlings are thin and delicate.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Rhacocarpus rehmannianus 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 rehmannianus

Rhacocarpus rehmannianus can be found in tropical and subtropical regions of South America.

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

Karl Müller (1818-1899): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Müll.Hal.' in the authors string.
Wim D. Margadant (1916-1997): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Margad.' in the authors string.
Roelof van der Wijk (1895-1981): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Wijk' in the authors string.
The Bryophyte Nomenclator: Based on data supplied by Bryonames
Tropicos record: 35145148: Based on data supplied by Bryonames