Kingdom:
Phylum:
Hypnanae
Order:
Hookeriales
Species:
lophophyllum
ID:
1152778

Status:
valid

Authors:
Sull.

Source:
tro

Year:
1861

Citation Micro:
Proc. Amer. Acad. Arts 5: 284 1861

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001152116



Common Names

  • Pilotrichum Lophophyllum
  • Crested-leaved Feather Moss
  • Crested-leaved Moss


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Description

Pilotrichum lophophyllum (also called Crested Pilotrichum, among many other common names) is a species of moss found in the Northern Hemisphere, from North America to Eurasia. It is a small, yellowish-green moss that grows in tufts and prefers moist, shady habitats, often found growing on rocks, tree trunks, and soil.

Uses & Benefits

Pilotrichum lophophyllum is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and landscapes due to its attractive foliage. It can also be used for erosion control and as a ground cover.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

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

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Where to Find Pilotrichum lophophyllum

Pilotrichum lophophyllum can be found in tropical regions of Central and South America, including Brazil, Colombia, and Peru.

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

William Starling Sullivant (1803-1873): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Sull.' in the authors string.
The Bryophyte Nomenclator: Based on data supplied by Bryonames
Tropicos record: 35109592: Based on data supplied by Bryonames