Kingdom:
Phylum:
Hypnanae
Order:
Hypnales
Species:
splendens
ID:
1185033

Status:
valid

Authors:
(Hedw.) Schimp.

Source:
tro

Year:
1852

Citation Micro:
Bryol. Eur. 5: 173 (fasc. 49–51. Monogr. 5) 1852

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001184371



Common Names

  • Splendens Hylocomium
  • Splendens Feather Moss
  • Splendens Feathermoss


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Description

Hylocomium splendens (also called Hylocomium splendens, among many other common names) is a species of moss found in the Northern Hemisphere. It is a small, yellow-green moss that grows in tufts or mats. It is native to North America, Europe and Asia, and is found in moist, shady habitats such as woodlands and forests.

Uses & Benefits

Hylocomium splendens is used as a soil stabilizer and for erosion control. It is also used as a decorative plant in gardens and as a ground cover in landscaping.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Hylocomium splendens is small and yellow-green in color. Its seed is small and black in color. Its seedlings are small and yellow-green in color.

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Where to Find Hylocomium splendens

Hylocomium splendens can be found in North America and Europe.

Species in the Hylocomiaceae family

Hylocomiastrum himalayanum, Hylocomiastrum pyrenaicum, Hylocomiastrum umbratum, Hylocomium splendens, Leptohymenium brachystegium, Leptohymenium breutelii, Leptohymenium dentatum, Leptohymenium hokinense, Leptohymenium longisetaceum, Leptohymenium loriferum, Leptohymenium stramineum, Leptohymenium tenue, Leptohymenium sharpii, Loeskeobryum brevirostre, Loeskeobryum cavifolium, Macrothamnium javense, Macrothamnium macrocarpum, Macrothamnium leptohymenioides, Meteoriella soluta, Neodolichomitra yunnanensis, Orontobryum hookeri, Orontobryum darjeelingensis, Pleurozium schreberi, Pleurozium quitense, Puiggariopsis aurifolia, Rhytidiadelphus loreus, Rhytidiadelphus squarrosus, Rhytidiadelphus japonicus, Rhytidiadelphus subpinnatus, Rhytidiadelphus pacificus, Rhytidiopsis robusta, Leptocladiella delicatula, Leptocladiella flagellaris, Leptocladiella psilura, Hylocomiadelphus triquetrus,

References

Johann Hedwig (1730-1799): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Hedw.' in the authors string.
Wilhelm Philippe Schimper (1808-1880): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Schimp.' in the authors string.
The Bryophyte Nomenclator: Based on data supplied by Bryonames
Tropicos record: 35164501: Based on data supplied by Bryonames