Kingdom:
Phylum:
Hypnanae
Order:
Hypnodendrales
Genus:
Species:
ayresii
ID:
1172898

Status:
valid

Authors:
Mitt.

Source:
tro

Year:
1886

Citation Micro:
J. Linn. Soc., Bot. 22: 308 1886

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001172236



Common Names

  • Racopilum ayresii
  • Ayresii Moss
  • Forked Haircap Moss


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Description

Racopilum ayresii (also called Ayres' Racopilum, among many other common names) is a species of plant in the Racopilum genus. It is a perennial herb with a creeping rhizome and erect stems. It is native to Chile and grows in moist, shady places in the temperate forests of the Andes Mountains.

Uses & Benefits

Racopilum ayresii is used in horticulture as a groundcover, and is also used to stabilize soil on slopes and embankments.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Racopilum ayresii has small, white flowers and small, dark brown seeds. The seedlings are small and light green in color.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Racopilum ayresii is a small, evergreen shrub that grows to about 1 m (3 ft) tall. It has small, leathery leaves and white, bell-shaped flowers. It can be propagated from cuttings or by seed. It prefers a sunny position and well-drained soil. It is drought tolerant and can be grown in containers.

Where to Find Racopilum ayresii

Racopilum ayresii is found in moist, shady areas in the northern hemisphere, such as in North America, Europe, and parts of Asia.

Species in the Racopilum genus

Racopilum africanum, Racopilum angustistipulaceum, Racopilum ayresii, Racopilum brevipes, Racopilum buettneri, Racopilum capense, Racopilum cardotii, Racopilum chevalieri, Racopilum crassicuspidatum, Racopilum cuspidigerum, Racopilum fernandezianum, Racopilum gracile, Racopilum gracillimum, Racopilum intermedium, Racopilum laxirete, Racopilum leptocarpum, Racopilum leptotapes, Racopilum macrocarpum, Racopilum madagassum, Racopilum magnirete, Racopilum marginatum, Racopilum mauritianum, Racopilum microdictyon, Racopilum microides, Racopilum mougeotianum, Racopilum naumannii, Racopilum orthocarpioides, Racopilum orthocarpum, Racopilum pectinatum, Racopilum penzigii, Racopilum perrieri, Racopilum plicatum, Racopilum polythrincium, Racopilum robustum, Racopilum spectabile, Racopilum strumiferum, Racopilum thomeanum, Racopilum tomentosum, Racopilum ugandae, Racopilum verrucosum, Racopilum squarrifolium, Racopilum niutense, Racopilum tubiforme,

Species in the Racopilaceae family

Powellia involutifolia, Powelliopsis subelimbata, Powelliopsis integra, Powelliopsis pocsii, Powelliopsis elliptica, Racopilum africanum, Racopilum angustistipulaceum, Racopilum ayresii, Racopilum brevipes, Racopilum buettneri, Racopilum capense, Racopilum cardotii, Racopilum chevalieri, Racopilum crassicuspidatum, Racopilum cuspidigerum, Racopilum fernandezianum, Racopilum gracile, Racopilum gracillimum, Racopilum intermedium, Racopilum laxirete, Racopilum leptocarpum, Racopilum leptotapes, Racopilum macrocarpum, Racopilum madagassum, Racopilum magnirete, Racopilum marginatum, Racopilum mauritianum, Racopilum microdictyon, Racopilum microides, Racopilum mougeotianum, Racopilum naumannii, Racopilum orthocarpioides, Racopilum orthocarpum, Racopilum pectinatum, Racopilum penzigii, Racopilum perrieri, Racopilum plicatum, Racopilum polythrincium, Racopilum robustum, Racopilum spectabile, Racopilum strumiferum, Racopilum thomeanum, Racopilum tomentosum, Racopilum ugandae, Racopilum verrucosum, Racopilum squarrifolium, Racopilum niutense, Racopilum tubiforme, Timokoponenia parvula,

References

William Mitten (1819-1906): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Mitt.' in the authors string.
The Bryophyte Nomenclator: Based on data supplied by Bryonames
Tropicos record: 35144873: Based on data supplied by Bryonames