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
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.
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 Polytrichadelphus genus
Polytrichadelphus archboldii,
Polytrichadelphus ciliatus,
Polytrichadelphus giganteus,
Polytrichadelphus grossidens,
Polytrichadelphus innovans,
Polytrichadelphus integrifolius,
Polytrichadelphus longisetus,
Polytrichadelphus magellanicus,
Polytrichadelphus nukahivensis,
Polytrichadelphus peruvianus,
Polytrichadelphus pseudopolytrichum,
Polytrichadelphus rubescens,
Polytrichadelphus spinosus,
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,