Kingdom:
Phylum:
Hypnanae
Order:
Hypnales
Species:
closteri
ID:
1184912

Status:
valid

Authors:
(Austin) Grout

Source:
tro

Year:
1910

Citation Micro:
Bryologist 13: 14 1910

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001184250

Common Names

  • Closter's Thread-moss
  • Closter's Bog-moss
  • Closter's Needle-moss

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Uses & Benefits

Hygrohypnum closteri is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and aquariums. It is also used as a soil stabilizer in areas prone to erosion and landslides.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Hygrohypnum closteri has small, yellowish-green flowers with four petals. Its seeds are small, black and glossy. The seedlings are slender with a single stem and two opposite leaves.

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Where to Find Hygrohypnum closteri

Hygrohypnum closteri can be found in moist and shady habitats in North America, Europe, and Asia.

Hygrohypnum closteri FAQ

What is the scientific name of Hygrohypnum closteri?

Hygrohypnum closteri

What type of plant is Hygrohypnum closteri?

Moss

Where is Hygrohypnum closteri found?

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

Coe Finch Austin (1831-1880): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Austin' in the authors string.
Abel Joel Grout (1867-1947): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Grout' in the authors string.
The Bryophyte Nomenclator: Based on data supplied by Bryonames
Tropicos record: 35164280: Based on data supplied by Bryonames