Kingdom:
Phylum:
Bryanae
Order:
Orthotrichales
Genus:
Species:
reinwardtii
ID:
1162821

Status:
valid

Authors:
(Hornsch.) A. Braun

Source:
tro

Year:
1838

Citation Micro:
Bryol. Eur. 3: 41 (Fasc. 4 Monogr. 9) 1838

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001162159



Common Names

  • Reinwardtii Moss
  • Zygodon Reinwardtii
  • Zygodon Moss


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Description

Zygodon reinwardtii (also called Reinwardt's Zygodon, among many other common names) is a small, moss-like plant with a thin, green stem and small, oval-shaped leaves. It is native to South America, and is found in moist, shady habitats such as forests and woodlands.

Uses & Benefits

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

Cultivars, Varieties & Sub-species

Zygodon reinwardtii var. ruwenzorensis (Thér. & Naveau) Demaret
Zygodon reinwardtii var. capillicaulis (Müll. Hal.) Malta

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Zygodon reinwardtii is small and yellow, with a single petal and a yellow center. The seed is a small, dark brown, oval-shaped capsule. The seedlings are small and delicate, with bright green leaves.

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Where to Find Zygodon reinwardtii

Zygodon reinwardtii can be found in Europe, North Africa, and parts of 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

Christian Friedrich Hornschuch (1793-1850): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Hornsch.' in the authors string.
Alexander Braun (1805-1877): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'A.Braun' in the authors string.
The Bryophyte Nomenclator: Based on data supplied by Bryonames
Tropicos record: 35128465: Based on data supplied by Bryonames