Kingdom:
Phylum:
Hypnanae
Order:
Hookeriales
Species:
rugifolium
ID:
1152826

Status:
valid

Authors:
Müll. Hal.

Source:
tro

Year:
1851

Citation Micro:
Syn. Musc. Frond. 2: 177 1851

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001152164



Common Names

  • Pilotrichum rugifolium
  • Wrinkled-leaved Moss
  • Wrinkled-leaved Pilotrichum Moss


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Description

Pilotrichum rugifolium (also called Rugose-leaved Hair-cap Moss, among many other common names) is a species of moss in the family Pilotrichaceae. It is a small moss with a short stem and small, ovate leaves with rugose margins. It is native to Europe, Asia, and North America, and it typically grows in moist, shady areas.

Uses & Benefits

Pilotrichum rugifolium is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and also as a medicinal plant to treat various ailments.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Flower: yellowish-green, in terminal spikes. Seed: small, brown, shiny, and smooth. Seedlings: leaves are linear-lanceolate, with a pointed tip.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Pilotrichum rugifolium can be propagated by division in spring or autumn. It can be grown in full sun or partial shade in moist, humus-rich soil. It is best to water the plant regularly and to fertilize it with a balanced fertilizer in the spring.

Where to Find Pilotrichum rugifolium

Pilotrichum rugifolium can be found in tropical and subtropical regions of the Americas, Africa, and Asia.

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

Karl Müller (1818-1899): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Müll.Hal.' in the authors string.
The Bryophyte Nomenclator: Based on data supplied by Bryonames
Tropicos record: 35109651: Based on data supplied by Bryonames