Kingdom:
Phylum:
Polytrichopsida
Order:
Polytrichales
Species:
microcephalum
ID:
1170828

Status:
valid

Authors:
Müll. Hal.

Source:
tro

Year:
1883

Citation Micro:
Botanische Jahrbücher für Systematik, Pflanzengeschichte und Pflanzengeographie 5: 77. 1883

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001170166



Common Names

  • Polytrichum microcephalum
  • Microcephalic Haircap Moss
  • Common Haircap Moss


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Description

Polytrichum microcephalum (also called small-headed haircap moss, among many other common names) is a species of moss in the family Polytrichaceae. It is a small, yellow-green moss with a single, erect stem and a single, erect capsule. It is native to Europe, Asia, and North America, and is commonly found in moist, shady areas such as forests, meadows, and grasslands.

Uses & Benefits

Polytrichum microcephalum has been used for erosion control, soil stabilization, and as a source of food for livestock. It can also be used for composting and mulching.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Polytrichum microcephalum is a small, brownish-green spikelet, with a single ovary and a single style. The seed is a small, dark brown, ovoid capsule. The seedlings are small, green, and have a single, long, narrow leaf.

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Where to Find Polytrichum microcephalum

Polytrichum microcephalum can be found in moist, shady areas in the northern hemisphere, including North America, Europe, 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

Karl Müller (1818-1899): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Müll.Hal.' in the authors string.
The Bryophyte Nomenclator: Based on data supplied by Bryonames
Tropicos record: 35141645: Based on data supplied by Bryonames