Kingdom:
Phylum:
Hypnanae
Order:
Hypnales
Species:
piliferum
ID:
1537529

Status:
valid

Authors:
(Sw.) Hedenäs & Huttunen

Source:
rhakhis

Year:
2013

Citation Micro:
Botanical Journal of the Linnean Society. 171(2): 344. 2013

WFO Identifier:
wfo-1000019898



Common Names

  • Hairy Rectithecium Moss
  • Rectithecium Moss
  • Hairy Moss


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Description

Rectithecium piliferum (also called 'Rectithecium', among many other common names) is a small moss species that is found in the Northern Hemisphere. It is a small, yellow-green plant with a short stem and small leaves. It is native to North America, Europe, and Asia, and is found in moist, shady habitats.

Uses & Benefits

Rectithecium piliferum is used as a soil stabilizer and erosion control. It is also used as a groundcover in gardens and landscaping.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Rectithecium piliferum has small, yellow flowers. The seeds are small and black. The seedlings are small and have two leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Rectithecium piliferum can be propagated by division or by sowing spores. It prefers a moist, shady environment with plenty of organic matter in the soil. It is tolerant of a wide range of temperatures, but prefers temperatures between 15-25°C. It should be watered regularly, but not allowed to become waterlogged. It can be fertilized with a balanced fertilizer once a month during the growing season.

Where to Find Rectithecium piliferum

Rectithecium piliferum is native to the eastern United States, from New York to Florida.

Rectithecium piliferum FAQ

What is the scientific name of Rectithecium piliferum?

Rectithecium piliferum

What type of plant is Rectithecium piliferum?

Moss

What is the natural habitat of Rectithecium piliferum?

Tropical and subtropical moist montane forests

Species in the Rectithecium 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: 100393583: Based on data supplied by Bryonames