Kingdom:
Phylum:
Hypnanae
Order:
Hypnodendrales
Genus:
Species:
cuspidigerum
ID:
1172911

Status:
valid

Authors:
(Schwägr.) Ångstr.

Source:
tro

Year:
1872

Citation Micro:
Öfvers. Förh. Kongl. Svenska Vetensk.-Akad. 29(4): 10 1872

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001172249



Common Names

  • Racopilum Cuspidigerum
  • Pointed Racopilum
  • Cuspidigerum Racopilum


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Description

Racopilum cuspidigerum (also called 'Cuspidigerous 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 cuspidigerum is used in horticulture as a groundcover, and is also used to stabilize soil on slopes and embankments.

Cultivars, Varieties & Sub-species

Racopilum cuspidigerum var. convolutaceum (Müll. Hal.) Zanten & Dijkstra

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Racopilum cuspidigerum is small and yellowish-green. The seeds are small and round, with a dark brown color. The seedlings are small and thin, with a light green color.

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Where to Find Racopilum cuspidigerum

Racopilum cuspidigerum can be found in tropical and subtropical regions of the Americas, Africa, Asia, and Oceania.

Racopilum cuspidigerum FAQ

What is the scientific name of Racopilum cuspidigerum?

Racopilum cuspidigerum

What is the common name of Racopilum cuspidigerum?

N/A

What is the natural habitat of Racopilum cuspidigerum?

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

Christian Friedrich Schwaegrichen (1775-1853): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Schwägr.' in the authors string.
The Bryophyte Nomenclator: Based on data supplied by Bryonames
Tropicos record: 35144891: Based on data supplied by Bryonames