Kingdom:
Phylum:
Polytrichopsida
Order:
Polytrichales
Species:
laevigatum
ID:
1171933

Status:
valid

Authors:
(Wahlenb.) Lindb.

Source:
tro

Year:
1861

Citation Micro:
Öfversigt af Förhandlingar: Kongl. Svenska Vetenskaps-Akademien 18(4): 190. 1861

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001171271



Common Names

  • Psilopilum laevigatum
  • Laevigatum Psilopilum
  • Laevigatum Moss


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Description

Psilopilum laevigatum (also called Smooth 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 laevigatum 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 laevigatum is white, with a yellow 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 laevigatum

Psilopilum laevigatum 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

Sextus Otto Lindberg (1835-1889): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Lindb.' in the authors string.
Göran Wahlenberg (1780-1851): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Wahlenb.' in the authors string.
The Bryophyte Nomenclator: Based on data supplied by Bryonames
Tropicos record: 35143359: Based on data supplied by Bryonames