Status:
valid
Authors:
(Renauld & Arnell) Hedenäs
Source:
tro
Year:
2006
Citation Micro:
J. Hattori Bot. Lab. 100: 132 2006
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001213922
Common Names
- Sarmentypnum procerum
- Procerum Sarmentypnum
- Procerum Moss
Description
Sarmentypnum procerum (also called Procerum Sarmentypnum, among many other common names) is a small, yellow-green, moss with two different types of leaves. It is native to the eastern United States and is found in moist, shady areas such as woodlands and stream banks.
Uses & Benefits
Sarmentypnum procerum is a species of liverwort that is used in horticulture as a ground cover. It is also used in bioremediation to help clean up contaminated soils.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
Sarmentypnum procerum has small, white flowers with four petals. Its seeds are small and black. The seedlings are small and green.
Where to Find Sarmentypnum procerum
Sarmentypnum procerum can be found in the United States, in the state of California.
Sarmentypnum procerum FAQ
What is the scientific name of Sarmentypnum procerum?
Sarmentypnum procerum
What is the common name of Sarmentypnum procerum?
Procerum Sarmentypnum
What is the habitat of Sarmentypnum procerum?
Sarmentypnum procerum is found in moist, shady places in North America and Europe.
Species in the Sarmentypnum 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,