Kingdom:
Phylum:
Bryanae
Order:
Orthotrichales
Genus:
Species:
patrum
ID:
1147376

Status:
valid

Authors:
Sehnem

Source:
tro

Year:
1978

Citation Micro:
Pesquisas, Bot. 32: 6. pl. 20: b (pp. 94–95) 1978

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001146714



Common Names

  • Zygodon patrum
  • Patrum Zygodon Moss
  • Fathers' Zygodon Moss


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Description

Zygodon patrum (also called father zygodon, among many other common names) is a species of moss found in the Northern Hemisphere. It is a small, tufted moss with a yellowish-green color and a soft, feathery texture. It is native to North America, Europe, and Asia, and is found in moist, shady habitats such as woodlands, meadows, and grasslands.

Uses & Benefits

Zygodon patrum is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a groundcover in landscaping. It is also used to reduce erosion on slopes and is a popular choice for rock gardens.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Zygodon patrum has small, yellow-green flowers with 6 petals. Its seeds are small, black and round. Its seedlings have a single, upright stem with small, oval-shaped leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Zygodon patrum is a small, tufted moss that grows in moist, shady areas. It is easy to propagate and cultivate, and can be grown in a variety of substrates, such as soil, peat, or sand. It prefers temperatures between 10-20°C and can tolerate a range of pH levels. It can be propagated by division or by spore sowing.

Where to Find Zygodon patrum

Zygodon patrum is native to the temperate regions of the Northern Hemisphere, including Europe, Asia, and North America.

Species in the Zygodon genus

Zygodon fragilis, Zygodon patrum, Zygodon acutifolius, Zygodon altarensis, Zygodon angustatus, Zygodon barbuloides, Zygodon brevipes, Zygodon brevisetus, Zygodon campylophyllus, Zygodon cernuus, Zygodon conoideus, Zygodon cylindricus, Zygodon dioicus, Zygodon ehrenbergii, Zygodon erosus, Zygodon fasciculatus, Zygodon fruticola, Zygodon gracilis, Zygodon hatcheri, Zygodon hirsutus, Zygodon hookeri, Zygodon insularum, Zygodon intermedius, Zygodon johnstonii, Zygodon laxifolius, Zygodon leptocarpus, Zygodon liebmannii, Zygodon longisetus, Zygodon macrophyllus, Zygodon magellanicus, Zygodon microgemmaceus, Zygodon nivalis, Zygodon obovalis, Zygodon ochraceus, Zygodon oeneus, Zygodon papillatus, Zygodon perichaetialis, Zygodon perreflexus, Zygodon peruvianus, Zygodon petrophilus, Zygodon pichinchensis, Zygodon pilosulus, Zygodon podocarpi, Zygodon polyptychus, Zygodon quitensis, Zygodon ramulosus, Zygodon reinwardtii, Zygodon robustus, Zygodon roccatii, Zygodon rufescens,

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

Aloysio Sehnem (1912-1981): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Sehnem' in the authors string.
The Bryophyte Nomenclator: Based on data supplied by Bryonames
Tropicos record: 35100283: Based on data supplied by Bryonames