Kingdom:
Phylum:
Polytrichopsida
Order:
Polytrichales
Species:
angustifolium
ID:
1161120

Status:
valid

Authors:
Mitt.

Source:
tro

Year:
1869

Citation Micro:
Journal of the Linnean Society, Botany 12: 622. 1869

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001160458



Common Names

  • Polytrichum angustifolium
  • Angustifolium Polytrichum
  • Angustifolium Common Haircap Moss


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Description

Polytrichum angustifolium (also called Narrow-leaved Haircap 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 10 cm tall. It is found in the Northern Hemisphere, in moist, shady habitats, such as woodlands and heaths.

Uses & Benefits

Polytrichum angustifolium is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a source of food for livestock. It is also used in traditional medicine to treat a variety of ailments.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Polytrichum angustifolium is a small, white, bell-shaped flower. The seed is a small, black, spore-like structure. The seedlings are small, green, and have a single leaf.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Polytrichum angustifolium can be propagated by spores or by division of the clumps. It prefers moist, well-drained soil and full sun to partial shade. It can tolerate a wide range of soil pH and is drought tolerant once established. It is best to avoid over-watering this species.

Where to Find Polytrichum angustifolium

Polytrichum angustifolium is found in North America, Europe, and Asia, in moist, shady habitats such as woods, meadows, and bogs.

Species in the Polytrichum genus

Polytrichum torquatum, Polytrichum angustifolium, Polytrichum autranii, Polytrichum brachymitrium, Polytrichum breviceps, Polytrichum circinnatulum, Polytrichum commune, Polytrichum cupreum, Polytrichum elegans, Polytrichum elongatum, Polytrichum ericoides, Polytrichum gracilisetum, Polytrichum hyperboreum, Polytrichum jensenii, Polytrichum juniperellum, Polytrichum juniperinum, Polytrichum microcephalum, Polytrichum micropysix, Polytrichum oerstedianum, Polytrichum parvum, Polytrichum piliferum, Polytrichum polakowskyi, Polytrichum recurvatum, Polytrichum recurvipilum, Polytrichum stolonigerum, Polytrichum strictum, Polytrichum subcarinatum, Polytrichum subpilosum, Polytrichum swartzii, Polytrichum tonkinense, Polytrichum trachythecium, Polytrichum vaginatum, Polytrichum xanthopilum, Polytrichum stefureacii, Polytrichum perigoniale, Polytrichum densifolium, Polytrichum formosum, Polytrichum longisetum, Polytrichum appalachianum, Polytrichum ohioense, Polytrichum pallidisetum, Polytrichum papillosum,

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

William Mitten (1819-1906): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Mitt.' in the authors string.
The Bryophyte Nomenclator: Based on data supplied by Bryonames
Tropicos record: 35125258: Based on data supplied by Bryonames