Kingdom:
Phylum:
Hypnanae
Order:
Hypnales
Species:
erythrorrhizon
ID:
1155772

Status:
valid

Authors:
Schimp.

Source:
tro

Year:
1853

Citation Micro:
Bryol. Eur. 6: 18. pl. 547 (fasc. 52–56. Monogr. 14. pl. 13) 1853

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001155110

Common Names

  • Brachythecium Moss
  • Erythrorrhizon Moss
  • Rough-Stalked Moss

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Description

Brachythecium erythrorrhizon (also called Erythrorrhizon Feather Moss, among many other common names) is a species of moss native to Europe and Asia. It is found in moist, shady areas, such as in woods, along streams, and on rocks. This moss typically grows in tufts, and its leaves are small, curved, and often have a pointed tip. The leaves are typically green, but can also be yellow or brown.

Uses & Benefits

Brachythecium erythrorrhizon is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a ground cover. It is also used to control erosion and to provide habitat for wildlife.

Cultivars, Varieties & Sub-species

Brachythecium erythrorrhizon var. alpinum Kosovich-Anderson & Ignatov

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Brachythecium erythrorrhizon is small and white, with a single pistil and six stamens. The seed is a small, round capsule with a single seed inside. The seedling is a small, green rosette of leaves.

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Where to Find Brachythecium erythrorrhizon

Brachythecium erythrorrhizon can be found in moist, shady areas in North America, Europe, and Asia.

Species in the Brachythecium genus

Brachythecium tortipilum, Brachythecium dahuricum, Brachythecium irinae, Brachythecium jacuticum, Brachythecium chakratense, Brachythecium garhwalense, Brachythecium acuminatum, Brachythecium afroglareosum, Brachythecium albicans, Brachythecium asperrimum, Brachythecium auriculatum, Brachythecium austroglareosum, Brachythecium austrosalebrosum, Brachythecium bellii, Brachythecium bodinieri, Brachythecium borgenii, Brachythecium brachycarpum, Brachythecium brachycladum, Brachythecium buchananii, Brachythecium calliergonoides, Brachythecium campestre, Brachythecium camptothecioides, Brachythecium campylothallum, Brachythecium caucasicum, Brachythecium cavifolium, Brachythecium chauvetii, Brachythecium chocayae, Brachythecium cirrosum, Brachythecium complanatum, Brachythecium comtifolium, Brachythecium conostomum, Brachythecium coreanum, Brachythecium curvatulum, Brachythecium decurrens, Brachythecium decurvans, Brachythecium dicranoides, Brachythecium duemmeri, Brachythecium ehrenbergii, Brachythecium emodi-glaucum, Brachythecium erythrorrhizon, Brachythecium formosanum, Brachythecium frigidum, Brachythecium funckii, Brachythecium garovaglioides, Brachythecium geheebii, Brachythecium glabratum, Brachythecium glareosum, Brachythecium gloriosum, Brachythecium harpidioides, Brachythecium hastile,

Species in the Brachytheciaceae family

Aerobryum speciosum, Aerobryum brevicuspis, Aerolindigia capillacea, Brachytheciastrum delicatulum, Brachytheciastrum collinum, Brachytheciastrum dieckei, Brachytheciastrum falcatulum, Brachytheciastrum kashmirense, Brachytheciastrum leibergii, Brachytheciastrum microcollinum, Brachytheciastrum paradoxum, Brachytheciastrum trachypodium, Brachytheciastrum velutinum, Brachytheciastrum fendleri, Brachytheciastrum olympicum, Brachytheciastrum leiopodium, Brachytheciastrum salicinum, Brachytheciastrum umbilicatum, Brachytheciella stolonifera, Brachythecium tortipilum, Brachythecium dahuricum, Brachythecium irinae, Brachythecium jacuticum, Brachythecium chakratense, Brachythecium garhwalense, Brachythecium acuminatum, Brachythecium afroglareosum, Brachythecium albicans, Brachythecium asperrimum, Brachythecium auriculatum, Brachythecium austroglareosum, Brachythecium austrosalebrosum, Brachythecium bellii, Brachythecium bodinieri, Brachythecium borgenii, Brachythecium brachycarpum, Brachythecium brachycladum, Brachythecium buchananii, Brachythecium calliergonoides, Brachythecium campestre, Brachythecium camptothecioides, Brachythecium campylothallum, Brachythecium caucasicum, Brachythecium cavifolium, Brachythecium chauvetii, Brachythecium chocayae, Brachythecium cirrosum, Brachythecium complanatum, Brachythecium comtifolium, Brachythecium conostomum,

References

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: 35114475: Based on data supplied by Bryonames