Kingdom:
Phylum:
Polytrichopsida
Order:
Polytrichales
Species:
fragile
ID:
1147364

Status:
valid

Authors:
(Bryhn) Schljakov

Source:
tro

Year:
1982

Citation Micro:
Novosti Sistematiki Nizshikh Rastenii 19: 209. 1982

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001146702



Common Names

  • Polytrichastrum fragile
  • Fragile Polytrichastrum Moss
  • Fragile Polytrichastrum Moss


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Description

Polytrichastrum fragile (also called fragile polytrichastrum, among many other common names) is a species of moss found in the Northern Hemisphere. It is a small, tufted moss with a yellowish-green color and a soft, feathery texture. It is native to North America, Europe, and Asia, and is found in moist, shady habitats such as woodlands, meadows, and grasslands.

Uses & Benefits

Polytrichastrum fragile is used as an ornamental plant for its attractive foliage and flowers. It is also used as a ground cover in gardens and rock gardens.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Polytrichastrum fragile has small, yellow-green flowers with 4-7 petals. Its seeds are small, black and shiny. The seedlings have an ovate-lanceolate leaf shape.

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Where to Find Polytrichastrum fragile

Polytrichastrum fragile is native to Europe and can be found in moist, shady areas.

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

Roman Nikolayevich Schljakov (1912-1999): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Schljakov' in the authors string.
Niels Bryhn (1854-1916): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Bryhn' in the authors string.
The Bryophyte Nomenclator: Based on data supplied by Bryonames
Tropicos record: 35100266: Based on data supplied by Bryonames