Calliergon richardsonii - Uses, Benefits & Common Names
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Kingdom:
Phylum:
Hypnanae
Order:
Hypnales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
richardsonii
ID:
1178374
Status:
valid
Authors:
(Mitt.) Kindb. ex G. Roth
Source:
tro
Year:
1897
Citation Micro:
Eur. N. Amer. Bryin. 1: 80 1897
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001177712
Common Names
- Calliergon richardsonii
- Richardsonii Calliergon
- Richardsonii Star-moss
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Calliergon richardsonii (also called Richardson's Hair-cap Moss, among many other common names) is a species of moss with a soft, velvety texture. It is native to North America, Europe, and Asia, and can be found in moist, shady areas, such as woodlands and meadows.
Uses & Benefits
Calliergon richardsonii is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and parks, and can also be used to create a naturalistic look in landscaping.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
The flower of Calliergon richardsonii is small and whitish, with a single perianth. The seed is a small, round, dark brown spore. The seedlings are small and slender, with a single leaf.
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Calliergon richardsonii can be found in wet, acidic soils in boreal regions of North America and Europe.
Species in the Calliergon genus
Species in the Calliergonaceae family
Sarmentypnum sarmentosum, Sarmentypnum exannulatum, Sarmentypnum procerum, Sarmentypnum pseudosarmentosum, Sarmentypnum trichophyllum, Sarmentypnum tundrae, Calliergon cordifolium, Calliergon diluvianum, Calliergon giganteum, Calliergon megalophyllum, Calliergon orbicularicordatum, Calliergon richardsonii, Calliergon acuminatum, Calliergon aftonianum, Calliergon hansenae, Calliergon kayianum, Loeskypnum badium, Loeskypnum wickesii, Straminergon stramineum, Warnstorfia pseudostraminea, Warnstorfia fluitans, Warnstorfia kurilensis, Warnstorfia fontinaliopsis,
References
Nils Conrad Kindberg (1832-1910): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Kindb.' in the authors string.
William Mitten (1819-1906): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Mitt.' in the authors string.
The Bryophyte Nomenclator: Based on data supplied by Bryonames
Tropicos record: 35153460: Based on data supplied by Bryonames