Kingdom:
Phylum:
Bryanae
Order:
Bryales
Family:
Species:
appalachianum
ID:
1170671

Status:
valid

Authors:
T.J. Kop.

Source:
tro

Year:
1973

Citation Micro:
Ann. Bot. Fenn. 10: 11. f. 38–48, 86 1973

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001170009



Common Names

  • Appalachian Rhizomnium
  • Appalachian Rhizomnium Moss
  • Appalachian Rhizomnium Moss Plant


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Uses & Benefits

Rhizomnium appalachianum is used as an ornamental plant and is known for its attractive foliage.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Rhizomnium appalachianum is a small, white-greenish, star-shaped flower. Its seeds are small and black. Its seedlings are small and thin.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Rhizomnium appalachianum is a small moss that grows in moist, shady areas. It prefers acidic soil and can be propagated by division or by spore. It is best grown in partial shade and can tolerate some sun. It needs to be kept moist and can be grown in a pot or in the ground.

Where to Find Rhizomnium appalachianum

Rhizomnium appalachianum is found in the Appalachian Mountains of the eastern United States.

Species in the Mniaceae family

Mniobryum brevisetum, Mniobryum linderi, Mniobryum pergracile, Mniobryum perlaxum, Mniobryum rubrum, Mniobryum ruwenzorense, Mniobryum sparsifolium, Mniobryum tortifolium, Webera denticostata, Webera striatidens, Webera taylorii, Webera synoica, Cinclidium arcticum, Cinclidium latifolium, Cinclidium minutifolium, Cinclidium stygium, Cinclidium subrotundum, Cinclidium alaskanum, Cyrtomnium hymenophyllum, Cyrtomnium hymenophylloides, Epipterygium brasiliense, Epipterygium convalleum, Epipterygium immarginatum, Epipterygium mandonii, Epipterygium mexicanum, Epipterygium puiggarii, Epipterygium rigidum, Epipterygium tozeri, Epipterygium wrightii, Epipterygium koelzii, Epipterygium vanuatuicum, Epipterygium opararense, Epipterygium nagasakense, Epipterygium orbifolium, Epipterygium atlanticum, Epipterygium biauritum, Epipterygium oreophilum, Epipterygium yunnanense, Leucolepis acanthoneura, Mielichhoferia shevockii, Mielichhoferia pilifera, Mielichhoferia acuminata, Mielichhoferia acutifolia, Mielichhoferia argentifolia, Mielichhoferia auriseta, Mielichhoferia badhwarii, Mielichhoferia borbonica, Mielichhoferia brotheri, Mielichhoferia bryocarpa, Mielichhoferia canescens,

References

Timo Koponen (b.1939): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'T.J.Kop.' in the authors string.
The Bryophyte Nomenclator: Based on data supplied by Bryonames
Tropicos record: 35141365: Based on data supplied by Bryonames