Kingdom:
Phylum:
Bryanae
Order:
Orthotrichales
Species:
perdensifolium
ID:
1176438

Status:
valid

Authors:
Dixon

Source:
tro

Year:
1935

Citation Micro:
J. Linn. Soc., Bot. 50: 90. 2 f. 18 1935

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001175776



Common Names

  • Macromitrium perdensifolium
  • Perdensifolium Moss
  • Dense-leaved Moss


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Description

Macromitrium perdensifolium (also called 'Mosses', among many other common names) is a species of moss in the family Polytrichaceae. It is native to North America, where it is found in moist, shady habitats, such as woodlands and rocky slopes.

Uses & Benefits

Macromitrium perdensifolium is used as a groundcover and for erosion control. It is also used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a soil stabilizer.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Macromitrium perdensifolium is small and white, with a yellow center. The seed is a small, brown, oval-shaped capsule. The seedlings are small and green with a single, long stem.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Macromitrium perdensifolium can be propagated by division of the rhizomes or by seed. It prefers moist, well-drained soil and partial shade. It is hardy to USDA Zone 5.

Where to Find Macromitrium perdensifolium

Macromitrium perdensifolium can be found in moist, shady areas in the temperate regions of the Northern Hemisphere, including North America, Europe, and Asia.

Macromitrium perdensifolium FAQ

What is the scientific name of Macromitrium perdensifolium?

Macromitrium perdensifolium

What is the family of Macromitrium perdensifolium?

Bryaceae

What is the habitat of Macromitrium perdensifolium?

It is found in moist to wet forests, grasslands, and meadows in temperate and tropical regions.

Species in the Macromitrium genus

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, Macromitrium grossirete, Macromitrium guatemalense, Macromitrium gymnostomum, Macromitrium handelii, Macromitrium harrisi, Macromitrium helmsii, Macromitrium hemitrichodes, Macromitrium herzogii, Macromitrium heterodictyon, Macromitrium hildebrandtii, Macromitrium holomitrioides, Macromitrium hornschuchii, Macromitrium huigrense, Macromitrium hymenostomum, Macromitrium incurvifolium, Macromitrium involutifolium, Macromitrium japonicum, Macromitrium krausei, Macromitrium laevigatum, Macromitrium lanceolatum, Macromitrium laosianum, Macromitrium lauterbachii, Macromitrium leprieurii, Macromitrium leratii, Macromitrium ligulaefolium, Macromitrium ligulare, Macromitrium liliputanum, Macromitrium lonchomitrioides, Macromitrium longicaule, Macromitrium longifolium, Macromitrium longipes, Macromitrium longipilum, Macromitrium longirostre, Macromitrium lorifolium, Macromitrium macrocomoides, Macromitrium macrosporum, Macromitrium macrothele, Macromitrium marginatum,

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

Hugh Neville Dixon (1861-1944): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Dixon' in the authors string.
The Bryophyte Nomenclator: Based on data supplied by Bryonames
Tropicos record: 35150342: Based on data supplied by Bryonames