Kingdom:
Phylum:
Bryanae
Order:
Orthotrichales
Species:
renauldii
ID:
1186641

Status:
valid

Authors:
(Broth.) Vitt

Source:
tro

Year:
1981

Citation Micro:
J. Hattori Bot. Lab. 49: 103 1981

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001185979



Common Names

  • Cardotiella renauldii
  • Renauld's Cardotiella Moss
  • Cardotiella Moss


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Description

Cardotiella renauldii (also called Renauld's Cardotiella, among many other common names) is a moss species in the family Dicranaceae. It is a small, yellow-green moss with a short stem and leaves that are curved and twisted. It is native to Europe, Asia, and North America, and is found in moist, shady habitats.

Uses & Benefits

Cardotiella renauldii is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a ground cover in landscaping. It is also used in the production of certain medicines and as a food source for livestock.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Cardotiella renauldii has small yellow flowers with five petals. The seeds are tiny and dark brown in color. The seedlings are small and have a single, long, narrow leaf.

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Where to Find Cardotiella renauldii

Cardotiella renauldii can be found in the temperate regions of North America, Europe, and Asia.

Species in the Orthotrichaceae family

Cardotiella appendiculata, Cardotiella quinquefaria, Cardotiella renauldii, Cardotiella secunda, Cardotiella subappendiculata, Cardotiella elimbata, Ceuthotheca cryptocarpa, Desmotheca apiculata, Desmotheca brachiata, Florschuetziella steerei, Florschuetziella scaberrima, Groutiella tumidula, Groutiella chimborazensis, Groutiella apiculata, Groutiella husnotii, Groutiella macrorrhyncha, Groutiella mucronifolia, Groutiella subgoniorrhyncha, Groutiella thraustophylla, Groutiella tomentosa, Groutiella wagneriana, Groutiella obtusa, Groutiella maracaibensis, Groutiella reesei, Groutiella tuberculata, Leiomitrium plicatum, Leratia neocaledonica, Leratia obtusifolia, Leratia exigua, Macrocoma tenuis, Macrocoma orthotrichoides, Macrocoma abyssinica, Macrocoma brasiliensis, Macrocoma iwatsukii, Macrocoma frigida, Macrocoma gastonyi, Macrocoma lycopodioides, Macrocoma pulchella, Macromitrium chloromitrium, Macromitrium perreflexum, Macromitrium onraedtii, Macromitrium sharpii, Macromitrium lomasense, Macromitrium fusco-aureum, Macromitrium galipense, Macromitrium gigasporum, Macromitrium glabratum, Macromitrium globirameum, Macromitrium gracile, Macromitrium greenmanii,

References

Viktor Ferdinand Brotherus (1849-1929): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Broth.' in the authors string.
Dale Hadley Vitt (b.1944): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Vitt' in the authors string.
The Bryophyte Nomenclator: Based on data supplied by Bryonames
Tropicos record: 35167815: Based on data supplied by Bryonames