Kingdom:
Phylum:
Polytrichopsida
Order:
Polytrichales
Species:
alpinum
ID:
1187368

Status:
valid

Authors:
(Hedw.) G.L. Sm.

Source:
tro

Year:
1971

Citation Micro:
Memoirs of The New York Botanical Garden 21(3): 37. 1971

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001186706

Common Names

  • Alpine Polytrichastrum
  • Alpine Haircap Moss
  • Alpine Polytrichum Moss

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Uses & Benefits

Polytrichastrum alpinum is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and parks. It is also used as a ground cover to reduce soil erosion and to provide habitat for wildlife.

Cultivars, Varieties & Sub-species

Polytrichastrum alpinum var. sylvaticum (Menzies) G.L. Merr.
Polytrichastrum alpinum var. fragariforme (W.X. Xu & R.L. Xiong) Redf. & P.C. Wu

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flowers of Polytrichastrum alpinum are small and white, with four petals. The seeds are small and dark brown in color. The seedlings are small and have a single, oval-shaped cotyledon.

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Where to Find Polytrichastrum alpinum

Polytrichastrum alpinum can be found in Europe, North Africa, and Asia.

Polytrichastrum alpinum FAQ

What is the scientific name of Polytrichastrum alpinum?

Polytrichastrum alpinum

What type of plant is Polytrichastrum alpinum?

Polytrichastrum alpinum is a moss species.

Where is Polytrichastrum alpinum found?

Polytrichastrum alpinum is 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

Johann Hedwig (1730-1799): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Hedw.' 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: 35169087: Based on data supplied by Bryonames