Kingdom:
Phylum:
Polytrichopsida
Order:
Tetraphidales
Species:
repandum
ID:
1149904

Status:
valid

Authors:
(Funck) Schwägr.

Source:
tro

Year:
1824

Citation Micro:
Species Muscorum Frondosorum, Supplementum Secundum 1(2): 102. 1824

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001149242





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Description

Tetrodontium repandum (also called Four-toothed Feather Moss, among many other common names) is a species of moss found in North America, Europe, and Asia. It is a small, tufted moss with yellowish-green stems and four-toothed leaves. It grows in moist, shady places, such as woods and meadows.

Uses & Benefits

Tetrodontium repandum is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and parks. It is also used in the production of soil erosion control mats and as a ground cover in areas with poor soil.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Tetrodontium repandum is a small, white, star-shaped flower with five petals. The seed is a small, black, round seed that is enclosed in a thin, papery seed coat. The seedlings are small, thin, and have a single, long, slender stem.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Tetrodontium repandum is a small, evergreen moss that grows in dense tufts. It is best propagated by division or by spore sowing. It prefers moist, shady areas and can tolerate a wide range of soil types. It is drought tolerant and can be grown in full sun or partial shade.

Where to Find Tetrodontium repandum

Tetrodontium repandum can be found in the temperate regions of Europe.

References

Christian Friedrich Schwaegrichen (1775-1853): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Schwägr.' in the authors string.
Heinrich Christian Funck (1771-1839): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Funck' in the authors string.
The Bryophyte Nomenclator: Based on data supplied by Bryonames
Tropicos record: 35105026: Based on data supplied by Bryonames