Kingdom:
Phylum:
Polytrichopsida
Order:
Polytrichales
Species:
polakowskyi
ID:
1170902

Status:
valid

Authors:
Müll. Hal.

Source:
tro

Year:
1900

Citation Micro:
Genera Muscorum Frondosorum: 177. 1900

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001170240



Common Names

  • Polytrichum polakowskyi
  • Common Haircap Moss
  • Olive Haircap Moss


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Description

Polytrichum polakowskyi (also called Common Haircap Moss, among many other common names) is a moss species in the Polytrichaceae family. It is a medium-sized moss with a yellow-green color and a tufted habit. It is native to Europe, Asia, and North America, and grows in wet, acidic habitats such as bogs, swamps, and wet meadows.

Uses & Benefits

Polytrichum polakowskyi is used as a soil stabilizer and for erosion control. It is also used in the production of compost and as a mulch for gardens.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Polytrichum polakowskyi is a small, greenish-brown spikelet, with a single stamen and pistil. The seed is a small, dark brown, oval-shaped spore. The seedlings are small, dark green and have a single, upright stem.

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Where to Find Polytrichum polakowskyi

Polytrichum polakowskyi can be found in 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: 35141766: Based on data supplied by Bryonames