Kingdom:
Phylum:
Jungermanniidae
Order:
Jungermanniales
Genus:
Species:
spicatus
ID:
1215215

Status:
valid

Authors:
N.G. Hodgetts

Source:
tro

Year:
2008

Citation Micro:
J. Bryol. 30: 244 2008

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001214553



Common Names

  • Herbertus spicatus
  • Spicatus Herbertus
  • Spiked Herbertus


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Description

Herbertus spicatus (also called Herbert's Spike-moss, among many other common names) is a species of moss found in the Northern Hemisphere. It is a small, slender plant with a single stem and a few branches. It has small, pointed leaves that are arranged in a spiral pattern. It is native to North America, Europe, and Asia and is found in moist, shady areas.

Uses & Benefits

Herbertus spicatus is used for ornamental purposes and as a soil stabilizer.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Herbertus spicatus has small, yellow flowers that are clustered in a spike-like inflorescence. The seeds are small and black, and the seedlings are small, green and have a single cotyledon.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Herbertus spicatus is a moss that is best propagated by division. It prefers moist, shady habitats and can be cultivated in a potting mix of sphagnum moss, peat, and sand. It should be kept moist and shaded, and can be propagated by dividing the clumps of moss and replanting them.

Where to Find Herbertus spicatus

Herbertus spicatus is native to Europe and North America. It is found in wet and moist habitats, such as bogs, fens, and wet meadows.

Herbertus spicatus FAQ

What is the scientific name of Herbertus spicatus?

Herbertus spicatus

What is the common name of Herbertus spicatus?

Herbertus spicatus

What type of plant is Herbertus spicatus?

Moss

Species in the Herbertus genus

Herbertus norenus, Herbertus aduncus, Herbertus hawaiiensis, Herbertus stramineus, Herbertus juniperoideus, Herbertus runcinatus, Herbertus bivittatus, Herbertus dicranus, Herbertus asparus, Herbertus arcticus, Herbertus azoricus, Herbertus hutchinsiae, Herbertus borealis, Herbertus udarii, Herbertus subrotundatus, Herbertus longispinus, Herbertus sendtneri, Herbertus ceylanicus, Herbertus longifissus, Herbertus delavayi, Herbertus kurzii, Herbertus herpocladioides, Herbertus helleri, Herbertus ramosus, Herbertus leratii, Herbertus evittatus, Herbertus streimannii, Herbertus gaochienii, Herbertus durandii, Herbertus buchii, Herbertus spicatus, Herbertus mauritianus, Herbertus pocsii, Herbertus tenuis, Herbertus guangdongii, Herbertus oldfieldianus, Herbertus pilifer, Herbertus pumilus, Herbertus gracilis, Herbertus lochobasis,

Species in the Herbertaceae family

Herbertus norenus, Herbertus aduncus, Herbertus hawaiiensis, Herbertus stramineus, Herbertus juniperoideus, Herbertus runcinatus, Herbertus bivittatus, Herbertus dicranus, Herbertus asparus, Herbertus arcticus, Herbertus azoricus, Herbertus hutchinsiae, Herbertus borealis, Herbertus udarii, Herbertus subrotundatus, Herbertus longispinus, Herbertus sendtneri, Herbertus ceylanicus, Herbertus longifissus, Herbertus delavayi, Herbertus kurzii, Herbertus herpocladioides, Herbertus helleri, Herbertus ramosus, Herbertus leratii, Herbertus evittatus, Herbertus streimannii, Herbertus gaochienii, Herbertus durandii, Herbertus buchii, Herbertus spicatus, Herbertus mauritianus, Herbertus pocsii, Herbertus tenuis, Herbertus guangdongii, Herbertus oldfieldianus, Herbertus pilifer, Herbertus pumilus, Herbertus gracilis, Herbertus lochobasis, Schisma orizabense, Schisma uleanum, Triandrophyllum symmetricum, Triandrophyllum eophyllum, Triandrophyllum fernandeziense, Triandrophyllum heterophyllum, Triandrophyllum subtrifidum,