Rhachithecium welwitschii - Uses, Benefits & Common Names
Kingdom:
Phylum:
Dicranidae
Order:
Dicranales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
welwitschii
ID:
1199469
Status:
valid
Authors:
(Duby) R.H. Zander
Source:
tro
Year:
1993
Citation Micro:
Bull. Buffalo Soc. Nat. Sci. 32: 277 1993
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001198807
Common Names
- Rhachithecium welwitschii
- Welwitsch's Rhachithecium
- Welwitsch's Moss
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesDescription
Rhachithecium welwitschii (also called Welwitsch’s Rhachithecium, among many other common names) is a species of moss found in the Northern Hemisphere. It is a small, tufted moss with a yellow-green color and a slightly glossy surface. It is native to North America, Europe, and Asia, and is found in wet, shady habitats.
Uses & Benefits
Rhachithecium welwitschii is used as an ornamental plant in terrariums and gardens.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
Rhachithecium welwitschii has small, white flowers with yellow anthers. The seeds are small and dark brown in colour. The seedlings are small and have a single, green leaf.
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesCultivation and Propagation
Rhachithecium welwitschii can be propagated by spores or by division of the plant. Cultivation is best done in moist, shady areas with well-drained soil. The soil should be acidic and rich in organic matter. It should also be kept moist but not wet.
Where to Find Rhachithecium welwitschii
Rhachithecium welwitschii is found in Europe, North Africa, and parts of Asia. It is commonly found in moist, shady habitats such as woodland floors.
Rhachithecium welwitschii FAQ
What is the scientific name of Rhachithecium welwitschii?
Rhachithecium welwitschii
What is the common name of Rhachithecium welwitschii?
Welwitsch's rhachithecium
What type of plant is Rhachithecium welwitschii?
It is a type of moss
Species in the Rhachithecium genus
Species in the Rhachitheciaceae family
Hypnodontopsis mexicana, Hypnodontopsis apiculatus, Hypnodontopsis fossilis, Hypnodontopsis confertus, Hypnodontopsis spathulata, Hypnodontopsis pilifera, Hypnodontopsis casparyi, Hypnodontopsis lingulata, Jonesiobryum cerradense, Jonesiobryum sphaerocarpum, Jonesiobryum termitarum, Jonesiobryum dumboi, Rhachithecium nipponicum, Rhachithecium papillosum, Rhachithecium perpusillum, Rhachithecium welwitschii, Tisserantiella pulchella, Tisserantiella minutissima, Ulea palmicola, Ulea yesensis, Ulea paraguensis, Zanderia octoblepharis, Rhachitheciopsis tisserantii,
References
Jean Étienne Duby (1798-1885): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Duby' in the authors string.
Richard Henry Zander (b.1941): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'R.H.Zander' in the authors string.
The Bryophyte Nomenclator: Based on data supplied by Bryonames
Tropicos record: 35188809: Based on data supplied by Bryonames