Kingdom:
Phylum:
Hypnanae
Order:
Hypnodendrales
Genus:
Species:
crassicuspidatum
ID:
1172908

Status:
valid

Authors:
Thér. & Corb.

Source:
tro

Year:
1912

Citation Micro:
Bull. Mus. Natl. Hist. Nat. 18: 115 1912

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001172246



Common Names

  • Racopilum Crassicuspidatum
  • Broad-Toothed Racopilum
  • Crassicuspidatum Racopilum


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Description

Racopilum crassicuspidatum (also called 'Crassi-cuspid Moss', among many other common names) is a species of moss found in the Northern Hemisphere. It is a small, cushion-forming moss with yellow-green to dark green, glossy leaves. It is native to Europe, Asia, and North America, and is found in moist, shady habitats.

Uses & Benefits

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

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

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

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Where to Find Racopilum crassicuspidatum

Racopilum crassicuspidatum is found in the northern hemisphere, including North America, Europe, and Asia.

Racopilum crassicuspidatum FAQ

What is the scientific name of Racopilum crassicuspidatum?

Racopilum crassicuspidatum

What is the common name of Racopilum crassicuspidatum?

N/A

What is the natural habitat of Racopilum crassicuspidatum?

Tropical rainforest

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

Louis Corbière (1850-1941): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Corb.' in the authors string.
Irénée Thériot (1859-1947): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Thér.' in the authors string.
The Bryophyte Nomenclator: Based on data supplied by Bryonames
Tropicos record: 35144888: Based on data supplied by Bryonames