Kingdom:
Phylum:
Polytrichopsida
Order:
Polytrichales
Species:
innovans
ID:
1161054

Status:
valid

Authors:
(Müll. Hal.) A. Jaeger

Source:
tro

Year:
1875

Citation Micro:
Bericht über die Thätigkeit der St. Gallischen Naturwissenschaftlichen Gesellschaft 1873–74: 245. 1875

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001160392

Common Names

  • Polytrichadelphus innovans
  • Innovans Polytrichadelphus
  • Polytrichadelphus Innovans

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Description

Polytrichadelphus innovans (also called Innovans Polytrichum Moss, among many other common names) is a species of moss in the Polytrichaceae family. It is a medium-sized moss with a stem up to 7 cm long and leaves up to 3 mm long. It is found in New Zealand, growing in wet, shady places, such as on the banks of streams and in forests.

Uses & Benefits

Polytrichadelphus innovans is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and parks, and is also used in the production of soil erosion control mats.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Polytrichadelphus innovans has small, yellowish-green flowers that are borne on long, thin stems. The seeds are small and black, and the seedlings are small and delicate.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Polytrichadelphus innovans can be propagated by division or by spores. It prefers moist, acidic soils and partial shade. It is tolerant of a wide range of temperatures and can be grown in USDA hardiness zones 5-9.

Where to Find Polytrichadelphus innovans

Polytrichadelphus innovans is found in temperate and boreal regions of the Northern Hemisphere, including Europe, Asia, and North America.

Species in the Polytrichaceae family

Alophosia azorica, Atrichopsis compressa, Atrichopsis angulata, Atrichopsis australis, Atrichopsis bellii, Atrichopsis capensis, Atrichopsis crispula, Atrichopsis erosa, Atrichopsis laxifolia, Atrichopsis mexicana, Atrichopsis minima, Atrichopsis tapes, Atrichopsis tenuirostris, Atrichopsis tetragona, Atrichopsis trichodon, Atrichopsis tristaniensis, Atrichum cylindricum, Atrichum altecristatum, Atrichum longifolium, Atrichum androgynum, Atrichum angustatum, Atrichum crispulum, Atrichum crispum, Atrichum flavisetum, Atrichum muelleri, Atrichum oerstedianum, Atrichum polycarpum, Atrichum rhystophyllum, Atrichum selwynii, Atrichum subserratum, Atrichum tenellum, Atrichum undulatum, Atrichum yakushimense, Atrichum laoshanense, Bartramiopsis lescurii, Dawsonia beccarii, Dawsonia gigantea, Dawsonia grandis, Dawsonia insignis, Dawsonia lativaginata, Dawsonia longiseta, Dawsonia papuana, Dawsonia polytrichoides, Dawsonia pullei, Dawsonia superba, Dendroligotrichum tongariroense, Dendroligotrichum dendroides, Dendroligotrichum squamosum, Hebantia rigida, Itatiella ulei,

References

Karl Müller (1818-1899): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Müll.Hal.' in the authors string.
August Jaeger (1842-1877): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'A.Jaeger' in the authors string.
The Bryophyte Nomenclator: Based on data supplied by Bryonames
Tropicos record: 35125107: Based on data supplied by Bryonames