Kingdom:
Phylum:
Hypnanae
Order:
Hypnales
Species:
alpicola
ID:
1537461

Status:
valid

Authors:
(Lindb.) Ignatov & Ignatova

Source:
rhakhis

Year:
2020

Citation Micro:
Arctoa. 29(1): 59. 2020

WFO Identifier:
wfo-1000019858



Common Names

  • Isopterygiella alpicola
  • Alpine Isopterygiella
  • Mountain Isopterygiella


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Description

Isopterygiella alpicola (also called Alpine Isopterygiella, among many other common names) is a species of moss that is found in the temperate regions of North America. It has a bright green color and grows in a tufted form. It is found in moist, shady habitats, such as in coniferous forests and along streams.

Uses & Benefits

Isopterygiella alpicola is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and is known for its attractive foliage and flowers.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Isopterygiella alpicola has small, white flowers with yellow anthers. Its seeds are small, black and rounded. The seedlings have ovate-lanceolate leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Isopterygiella alpicola is a low-growing moss that can be propagated by division. It prefers moist, shady environments and can be cultivated in a pot or in the ground. It is best to keep the soil moist and lightly fertilized. It can also be propagated from spores.

Where to Find Isopterygiella alpicola

Isopterygiella alpicola can be found in the alpine regions of Europe.

Isopterygiella alpicola FAQ

What is the scientific name of Isopterygiella alpicola?

Isopterygiella alpicola

What type of plant is Isopterygiella alpicola?

Fern

Where is Isopterygiella alpicola found?

Central America

Species in the Isopterygiella genus

Species in the Plagiotheciaceae family

Orthothecium ovicarpum, Orthothecium acuminatum, Orthothecium chryseum, Orthothecium intricatum, Orthothecium lapponicum, Orthothecium rufescens, Orthothecium schlagintweitii, Orthothecium strictum, Orthothecium hyalopiliferum, Orthothecium brunnescens, Orthothecium remotifolium, Orthothecium retroflexum, Orthothecium sibiricum, Herzogiella cylindricarpa, Herzogiella perrobusta, Herzogiella renitens, Herzogiella seligeri, Herzogiella striatella, Herzogiella turfacea, Herzogiella letestui, Isopterygiopsis muelleriana, Isopterygiopsis catagonioides, Plagiothecium berggrenianum, Plagiothecium ceylonense, Plagiothecium cochleatum, Plagiothecium curvifolium, Plagiothecium denticulatum, Plagiothecium entodontella, Plagiothecium formosicum, Plagiothecium georgicoantarcticum, Plagiothecium herzogii, Plagiothecium laetum, Plagiothecium lamprostachys, Plagiothecium lancifolium, Plagiothecium latebricola, Plagiothecium lonchochaete, Plagiothecium lucidum, Plagiothecium mildbraedii, Plagiothecium monbuttoviae, Plagiothecium neckeroideum, Plagiothecium nemorale, Plagiothecium nitens, Plagiothecium nitidifolium, Plagiothecium novogranatense, Plagiothecium obtusissimum, Plagiothecium orthocarpum, Plagiothecium ovalifolium, Plagiothecium perminutum, Plagiothecium platycladum, Plagiothecium platyphyllum,

References

The Bryophyte Nomenclator: Based on data supplied by Bryonames
Tropicos record: 100504143: Based on data supplied by Bryonames