Kingdom:
Phylum:
Hypnanae
Order:
Hypnales
Species:
procerum
ID:
1214584

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

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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.

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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.

References

Ferdinand François Gabriel Renauld (1837-1910): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Renauld' in the authors string.
Lars Hedenäs (b.1957): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Hedenäs' in the authors string.
Hampus Wilhelm Arnell (1848-1932): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Arnell' in the authors string.
The Bryophyte Nomenclator: Based on data supplied by Bryonames
Tropicos record: 35216908: Based on data supplied by Bryonames