Kingdom:
Phylum:
Hypnanae
Order:
Hypnales
Species:
serpens
ID:
1148901

Status:
valid

Authors:
(Hedw.) Schimp.

Source:
tro

Year:
1853

Citation Micro:
Bryol. Eur. 6: 53. pl. 564 (fasc. 55–56 Monogr. 9. pl. 3) 1853

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001148239

Common Names

  • Amblystegium serpens
  • Serpent's Feathermoss
  • Serpent's Tail Moss

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Description

Amblystegium serpens (also called Amblystegium serpens, among many other common names) is a small moss species found in the Northern Hemisphere. It has a creeping habit with stems up to 5 cm long. Its leaves are ovate-lanceolate and have a distinct midrib. It is native to Europe, Asia, and North America, and is typically found in moist, shady habitats.

Uses & Benefits

Amblystegium serpens is a species of moss that is used as a soil stabilizer and to help reduce erosion.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Amblystegium serpens is a small, whitish-green spikelet, with a single floret. The seed is small, brown and oval-shaped. The seedlings are slender and green.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Amblystegium serpens can be propagated by division of the creeping stems or by sowing spores. It prefers moist, shady habitats and can be grown in a moist, shady garden bed or in a pot with a well-drained soil mix. It should be kept moist but not wet. It can also be grown in an aquarium.

Where to Find Amblystegium serpens

Amblystegium serpens can be found in wet, acidic habitats in Europe, Asia, and North America.

Species in the Amblystegiaceae family

Tomentypnum nitens, Tomentypnum falcifolium, Tomentypnum involutum, Tomentypnum vittii, Amblystegium arvernense, Amblystegium glaziovii, Amblystegium serpens, Amblystegium sparsile, Amblystegium speirophyllum, Amblystegium subulatum, Amblystegium tenuifolium, Amblystegium chalaropelma, Amblystegium patenti-flexuosum, Amblystegium stricto-serpens, Amblystegium camisassae, Amblystegium calcareum, Amblystegium pseudosubtile, Anacamptodon africanus, Anacamptodon amblystegioides, Anacamptodon cubensis, Anacamptodon fortunei, Anacamptodon latidens, Anacamptodon splachnoides, Anacamptodon validinervis, Anacamptodon wattsii, Anacamptodon compactus, Anacamptodon marginatus, Anacamptodon minimus, Anacamptodon kamchaticus, Anacamptodon touwii, Bryostreimannia turgida, Campylium squarrosulum, Campylium amblystegioides, Campylium annamense, Campylium chrysophyllum, Campylium glaucocarpoides, Campylium insubricum, Campylium stellatum, Campylium zemliae, Campylium gollanii, Campylium longicuspis, Campylium laxifolium, Campylium protensum, Campylium bambergeri, Campylium hylocomioides, Conardia compacta, Cratoneuron filicinum, Cratoneuron curvicaule, Cratoneuropsis relaxa, Cratoneuropsis chilensis,

References

Johann Hedwig (1730-1799): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Hedw.' in the authors string.
Wilhelm Philippe Schimper (1808-1880): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Schimp.' in the authors string.
The Bryophyte Nomenclator: Based on data supplied by Bryonames
Tropicos record: 35103175: Based on data supplied by Bryonames