Kingdom:
Phylum:
Bryanae
Order:
Orthotrichales
Species:
piliferum
ID:
1176450

Status:
valid

Authors:
Schwägr.

Source:
tro

Year:
1826

Citation Micro:
Sp. Musc. Frond., Suppl. 2 2(1): 66. pl. 172, upper portion 1826

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001175788



Common Names

  • Macromitrium piliferum
  • Piliferum Moss
  • Hairy Moss


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Description

Macromitrium piliferum (also called 'Mosses', among many other common names) is a species of moss in the family Polytrichaceae. It is found in the Americas, Europe, and Asia. It grows in moist, shady habitats, such as woodlands, and on rocks and soil.

Uses & Benefits

Macromitrium piliferum has been used as a soil stabilizer and for erosion control in areas with high rainfall. It is also used as a ground cover in gardens and as a decorative plant in landscaping.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Macromitrium piliferum is yellow and bell-shaped. The seed is a small, dark brown capsule containing a single seed. The seedlings are small and have a single leaf.

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Where to Find Macromitrium piliferum

Macromitrium piliferum can be found in the Northern Hemisphere, primarily in North America, Europe, and Asia.

Macromitrium piliferum FAQ

What is the scientific name of Macromitrium piliferum?

Macromitrium piliferum

What is the family of Macromitrium piliferum?

Bryaceae

What is the habitat of Macromitrium piliferum?

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

Christian Friedrich Schwaegrichen (1775-1853): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Schwägr.' in the authors string.
The Bryophyte Nomenclator: Based on data supplied by Bryonames
Tropicos record: 35150360: Based on data supplied by Bryonames