Kingdom:
Phylum:
Polytrichopsida
Order:
Polytrichales
Species:
pseudopolytrichum
ID:
1170408

Status:
valid

Authors:
(Raddi) G.L. Sm.

Source:
tro

Year:
1977

Citation Micro:
The Bryologist 79: 521. 1977

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001169746

Common Names

  • Polytrichadelphus pseudopolytrichum
  • Pseudopolytrichum Polytrichadelphus
  • False Polytrichum Polytrichadelphus

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Description

Polytrichadelphus pseudopolytrichum (also called 'False Haircap Moss', among many other common names) is a small, yellow-green moss with a tufted habit. It is native to North America, Europe, and Asia, and typically grows in moist, shady areas.

Uses & Benefits

Polytrichadelphus pseudopolytrichum has no known non-medical uses or benefits.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Polytrichadelphus pseudopolytrichum has small, greenish-brown flowers, with a single anther. The seeds are small, yellow-brown, and have a smooth surface. The seedlings are small, with a single, long, narrow leaf.

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Where to Find Polytrichadelphus pseudopolytrichum

Polytrichadelphus pseudopolytrichum can be found in North America, Europe, and Asia.

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

Giuseppe Raddi (1770-1829): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Raddi' in the authors string.
Gary Lane Smith Merrill (b.1939): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'G.L.Sm.' in the authors string.
The Bryophyte Nomenclator: Based on data supplied by Bryonames
Tropicos record: 35141011: Based on data supplied by Bryonames