Kingdom:
Phylum:
Polytrichopsida
Order:
Polytrichales
Species:
integrifolius
ID:
1161055

Status:
valid

Authors:
Müll. Hal. ex E. Britton

Source:
tro

Year:
1896

Citation Micro:
Bulletin of the Torrey Botanical Club 23: 490. 1896

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001160393

Common Names

  • Polytrichadelphus integrifolius
  • Integrifolius Polytrichadelphus
  • Polytrichadelphus Integrifolius

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Description

Polytrichadelphus integrifolius (also called Integrifolius 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 integrifolius 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 integrifolius 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 integrifolius 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 integrifolius

Polytrichadelphus integrifolius can be found in temperate 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.
Elizabeth Gertrude Britton (1858-1934): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'E.Britton' in the authors string.
The Bryophyte Nomenclator: Based on data supplied by Bryonames
Tropicos record: 35125108: Based on data supplied by Bryonames