Kingdom:
Phylum:
Polytrichopsida
Order:
Polytrichales
Species:
densifolium
ID:
1170712

Status:
valid

Authors:
Wilson ex Mitt.

Source:
tro

Year:
1859

Citation Micro:
Journal of the Proceedings of the Linnean Society, Botany, Supplement 1(2): 155. 1859

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001170050



Common Names

  • Densifolium Polytrichum
  • Densifolium Polytrichum Moss
  • Densifolium Polytrichum Moss Plant


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Description

Polytrichum densifolium (also called Dense-Leaved Haircap Moss, among many other common names) is a species of moss native to North America, Europe, and Asia. It is a medium-sized moss, with stems that can reach up to 8 cm in height. It has a distinctive, star-shaped leaf pattern, and prefers to grow in moist, shady areas.

Uses & Benefits

Polytrichum densifolium is used in horticulture as a groundcover and for erosion control. It is also used in the construction of green roofs and living walls.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Polytrichum densifolium is small and white, with a yellow center. The seeds are small and round, and the seedlings are short and thin.

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Where to Find Polytrichum densifolium

Polytrichum densifolium is found in moist, shady places in woodlands, heaths and grasslands in Europe, North America, and Asia.

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 Wilson (1799-1871): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Wilson' in the authors string.
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: 35141431: Based on data supplied by Bryonames