Kingdom:
Phylum:
Hypnanae
Order:
Hypnodendrales
Genus:
Species:
fernandezianum
ID:
1172917

Status:
valid

Authors:
Cardot

Source:
tro

Year:
1921

Citation Micro:
Recueil Publ. Soc. Havraise Études Diverses 88: 77 1921

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001172255



Common Names

  • Racopilum Fernandezianum
  • Fernandezian Racopilum
  • Fernandezianum Racopilum


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Description

Racopilum fernandezianum (also called 'Fernandezian 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 fernandezianum is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a ground cover in rock gardens.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Racopilum fernandezianum 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 fernandezianum

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

Racopilum fernandezianum FAQ

What is the scientific name of Racopilum fernandezianum?

Racopilum fernandezianum

What is the common name of Racopilum fernandezianum?

N/A

What is the natural habitat of Racopilum fernandezianum?

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

Jules Cardot (1860-1934): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Cardot' in the authors string.
The Bryophyte Nomenclator: Based on data supplied by Bryonames
Tropicos record: 35144897: Based on data supplied by Bryonames