Redfearnia baii - Uses, Benefits & Common Names
Kingdom:
Phylum:
Hypnanae
Order:
Hypnales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
baii
ID:
1537531
Status:
valid
Authors:
(Ignatov) J.T. Wynns
Source:
rhakhis
Year:
2020
Citation Micro:
The Bryologist. 123(4): 642. 2020
WFO Identifier:
wfo-1000019899
Common Names
- Bai's Redfearnia Moss
- Redfearnia Moss
- Bai's Moss
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesDescription
Redfearnia baii (also called 'Redfearnia', 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
Redfearnia baii is used as a soil stabilizer and erosion control. It is also used as a groundcover in gardens and landscaping.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
Redfearnia baii has small, white flowers with yellow anthers. The seeds are small and black. The seedlings are small and have a single leaf.
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesCultivation and Propagation
Redfearnia baii 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 Redfearnia baii
Redfearnia baii can be found in the eastern United States, from New York to Florida.
Redfearnia baii FAQ
What is the scientific name of Redfearnia baii?
Redfearnia baii
What type of plant is Redfearnia baii?
Shrub
What is the natural habitat of Redfearnia baii?
Tropical and subtropical moist montane forests
Species in the Redfearnia 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: 100510473: Based on data supplied by Bryonames