Kingdom:
Phylum:
Bryanae
Order:
Orthotrichales
Genus:
Species:
petrophilus
ID:
1162807

Status:
valid

Authors:
R.S. Williams

Source:
tro

Year:
1927

Citation Micro:
Publ. Field Mus. Nat. Hist., Bot. Ser. 4: 131. 8 1927

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001162145



Common Names

  • Rock-Loving Zygodon
  • Rock-Loving Moss
  • Zygodon Petrophilus


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Description

Zygodon petrophilus (also called Zygodon petrophilus, among many other common names) is a small moss species that is found in the Northern Hemisphere. It has an upright habit and is characterized by its yellowish-green leaves. It is native to Europe, Asia, and North America and is typically found in moist, shady habitats.

Uses & Benefits

Zygodon petrophilus is used as a soil stabilizer, for erosion control, and as an ornamental plant in gardens.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Zygodon petrophilus is a small, yellow-green spike with a single spikelet. The seed is a small, round, black seed with a white hilum. The seedling is a small, tufted plant with a single stem and a few leaves.

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Where to Find Zygodon petrophilus

Zygodon petrophilus can be found in Europe, North Africa, and western Asia.

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

Robert Statham Williams (1859-1945): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'R.S.Williams' in the authors string.
The Bryophyte Nomenclator: Based on data supplied by Bryonames
Tropicos record: 35128443: Based on data supplied by Bryonames