Kingdom:
Phylum:
Polytrichopsida
Order:
Polytrichales
Species:
gymnostomulum
ID:
1171932

Status:
valid

Authors:
(Müll. Hal.) Paris

Source:
tro

Year:
1898

Citation Micro:
Index Bryologicus: 1040. 1898

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001171270



Common Names

  • Psilopilum gymnostomulum
  • Gymnostomulum Psilopilum
  • Gymnostomulum Moss


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Description

Psilopilum gymnostomulum (also called Gymnostomous 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 gymnostomulum 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 gymnostomulum 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 gymnostomulum

Psilopilum gymnostomulum 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

Karl Müller (1818-1899): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Müll.Hal.' in the authors string.
Jean Édouard Gabriel Narcisse Paris (1827-1911): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Paris' in the authors string.
The Bryophyte Nomenclator: Based on data supplied by Bryonames
Tropicos record: 35143358: Based on data supplied by Bryonames