Kingdom:
Phylum:
Hypnanae
Order:
Hookeriales
Species:
hypnoides
ID:
1152763

Status:
valid

Authors:
(Hedw.) P. Beauv.

Source:
tro

Year:
1805

Citation Micro:
Prodr. Aethéogam. 83 1805

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001152101



Common Names

  • Pilotrichum Hypnoides
  • Hypnum-like Feather Moss
  • Hypnum Moss


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Description

Pilotrichum hypnoides (also called Hypnum-like pilotrichum, among many other common names) is a species of moss belonging to the family Pilotrichaceae. It is a small, yellow-green moss with a short stem and a single, erect branch. It is native to North America and can be found in moist, shady habitats.

Uses & Benefits

Pilotrichum hypnoides is a species of moss that can be used as a decorative element in gardens and as a soil conditioner. It is also used to provide a natural habitat for beneficial insects and as a mulch.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Pilotrichum hypnoides is small, brownish-green, and has a single, three-lobed perianth. The seed is small and black, and the seedlings are small and green.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Pilotrichum hypnoides is a species of moss that can be propagated through spore dispersal or by division of the plant. It prefers moist, shady environments and can be grown in a variety of soils. It is best to keep the soil slightly acidic and well-drained. It can be propagated by dividing the plant and replanting it in a new location. It can also be propagated through spore dispersal, which is the most common method of propagation for this species.

Where to Find Pilotrichum hypnoides

Pilotrichum hypnoides is native to Central and South America.

Species in the Pilotrichaceae family

Amblytropis hispidula, Amblytropis setosa, Actinodontium adscendens, Actinodontium dusenii, Actinodontium rhaphidostegum, Actinodontium sprucei, Actinodontium streptopogoneum, Actinodontium pygmaeum, Brymela angustiretis, Brymela complanata, Brymela crosbyi, Brymela laevinervis, Brymela tutezona, Brymela acuminata, Brymela cuspidata, Brymela fissidentoides, Brymela fluminensis, Brymela obtusifolia, Brymela parkeriana, Brymela rugulosa, Brymela websteri, Brymela cavifolia, Callicostella callicostelloides, Callicostella africana, Callicostella apophysata, Callicostella armata, Callicostella ascensionis, Callicostella attenuata, Callicostella beccariana, Callicostella belangeriana, Callicostella bernoullii, Callicostella bisexualis, Callicostella brevipes, Callicostella caledonica, Callicostella campbelliana, Callicostella chevalieri, Callicostella chionophylla, Callicostella chlorina, Callicostella chloroneura, Callicostella circinata, Callicostella constricta, Callicostella cruegeri, Callicostella daltoniaecarpa, Callicostella depressa, Callicostella disticha, Callicostella eberhardtiana, Callicostella emarginatula, Callicostella erosotruncata, Callicostella fallax, Callicostella fissidentella,

References

Palisot de Beauvois (1752-1820): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'P.Beauv.' in the authors string.
Johann Hedwig (1730-1799): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Hedw.' in the authors string.
The Bryophyte Nomenclator: Based on data supplied by Bryonames
Tropicos record: 35109572: Based on data supplied by Bryonames