Kingdom:
Phylum:
Polytrichopsida
Order:
Polytrichales
Species:
cavifolium
ID:
1171927

Status:
valid

Authors:
(Wilson) I. Hagen

Source:
tro

Year:
1916

Citation Micro:
The Bryologist 19: 70. 1916

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001171265



Common Names

  • Cavate-leaved False Scleropodium Moss
  • Cavate-leaved Pseudoscleropodium Moss
  • False Scleropodium Moss


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Description

Psilopilum cavifolium (also called Cavity Moss, among many other common names) is a species of moss native to Europe, Asia, and North America. It is a small, tufted moss with a yellowish-green color and a soft texture. It is found in moist, shady areas in forests, grasslands, and other habitats.

Uses & Benefits

Psilopilum cavifolium is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a ground cover. It is also used for erosion control.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Psilopilum cavifolium is yellow, with a white center. The seed is small and round, and the seedling has a thin stem and small, light green leaves.

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Where to Find Psilopilum cavifolium

Psilopilum cavifolium can be found in the mountains of the western United States and Canada.

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.
Ingebrigt Hagen (1852-1917): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'I.Hagen' in the authors string.
The Bryophyte Nomenclator: Based on data supplied by Bryonames
Tropicos record: 35143352: Based on data supplied by Bryonames