Kingdom:
Phylum:
Hypnanae
Order:
Hypnales
Species:
frigidum
ID:
1155793

Status:
valid

Authors:
(Müll. Hal.) Besch.

Source:
tro

Year:
1872

Citation Micro:
Mém. Soc. Sci. Nat. Cherbourg 16: 248 1872

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001155131

Common Names

  • Brachythecium frigidum
  • Frigid Brachythecium
  • Frigidum Brachythecium

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Description

Brachythecium frigidum (also called Frigid Feather Moss, among many other common names) is a species of moss native to North America and Europe. 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 frigidum is used as a soil stabilizer and erosion control, and is also used as a ground cover in gardens and landscaping.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Brachythecium frigidum is a small, white spike with a yellowish tinge. The seed is a small, brown, round capsule. The seedlings are small, light green, and have a single, long leaf.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Brachythecium frigidum can be propagated by division or spore sowing. Division should be done in the spring or fall when the plant is actively growing. The divisions should be planted in a well-draining medium and kept moist until established. Spore sowing should be done in a sterile, well-draining medium and kept moist until germination.

Where to Find Brachythecium frigidum

Brachythecium frigidum 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

Karl Müller (1818-1899): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Müll.Hal.' in the authors string.
Émile Bescherelle (1828-1903): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Besch.' in the authors string.
The Bryophyte Nomenclator: Based on data supplied by Bryonames
Tropicos record: 35114510: Based on data supplied by Bryonames