Kingdom:
Phylum:
Funariidae
Order:
Funariales
Species:
arenicola
ID:
1152281

Status:
valid

Authors:
Laz.

Source:
tro

Year:
1928

Citation Micro:
Ukrajins'k. Bot. Žurn. 4: 37 1928

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001151619

Common Names

  • Arenicola Moss
  • Bog Moss
  • Peat Moss

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Description

Physcomitrium arenicola (also called Sand Broom Moss, among many other common names) is a species of moss in the family Funariaceae. It is native to North America, Europe and Asia, and prefers to grow in dry, sandy habitats, such as in deserts and beaches.

Uses & Benefits

Physcomitrium arenicola is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a ground cover in landscaping. It is also used to stabilize soil and reduce erosion.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Physcomitrium arenicola is small and white, with 6 petals. The seed is a small, black, round seed. The seedlings are small, with narrow, pointed leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Physcomitrium arenicola can be propagated through spores or by division of the plant. Cultivation of this species is best done in moist, acidic soils with plenty of organic matter. It prefers partial shade and can tolerate temperatures down to -20°C.

Where to Find Physcomitrium arenicola

Physcomitrium arenicola is a species of moss found in tropical Africa.

Species in the Physcomitrium genus

Physcomitrium arenicola, Physcomitrium argentinicum, Physcomitrium aubertii, Physcomitrium brevisetum, Physcomitrium brisbanicum, Physcomitrium capillipes, Physcomitrium chlorodictyon, Physcomitrium coarctatum, Physcomitrium collenchymatum, Physcomitrium coorgense, Physcomitrium courtoisii, Physcomitrium cupuliferum, Physcomitrium delicatulum, Physcomitrium dilatatum, Physcomitrium eurystomum, Physcomitrium falcifolium, Physcomitrium felipponei, Physcomitrium flaccidum, Physcomitrium flexifolium, Physcomitrium germanillae, Physcomitrium hampei, Physcomitrium hemisphaericum, Physcomitrium herteri, Physcomitrium hookeri, Physcomitrium immersum, Physcomitrium insigne, Physcomitrium integrifolium, Physcomitrium japonicum, Physcomitrium lorentzii, Physcomitrium luteolum, Physcomitrium minutulum, Physcomitrium niloticum, Physcomitrium nodulifolium, Physcomitrium orbignyanum, Physcomitrium paraguense, Physcomitrium patens, Physcomitrium pusillum, Physcomitrium pyriforme, Physcomitrium repandum, Physcomitrium roseae, Physcomitrium sahapurense, Physcomitrium serratum, Physcomitrium serrifolium, Physcomitrium sinensi-sphaericum, Physcomitrium spathulatum, Physcomitrium sphaericum, Physcomitrium subminutulum, Physcomitrium subspathulatum, Physcomitrium subsphaericum, Physcomitrium sumatranum,

Species in the Funariaceae family

Brachymeniopsis gymnostoma, Bryobeckettia bartlettii, Clavitheca poeltii, Cygnicollum immersum, Entosthodon kroonkurk, Entosthodon abramovae, Entosthodon dagestanicus, Entosthodon stenophyllus, Entosthodon andicola, Entosthodon angustifolius, Entosthodon apophysatus, Entosthodon attenuatus, Entosthodon balansae, Entosthodon beccarii, Entosthodon bergianus, Entosthodon bolanderi, Entosthodon bonplandii, Entosthodon borbonicus, Entosthodon buseanus, Entosthodon californicus, Entosthodon cartilagineus, Entosthodon chiloensis, Entosthodon clavatus, Entosthodon commutatus, Entosthodon curviapiculatus, Entosthodon curvipes, Entosthodon deserticola, Entosthodon diversinervis, Entosthodon dixonii, Entosthodon dozyanus, Entosthodon drummondii, Entosthodon duriaei, Entosthodon fascicularis, Entosthodon handelii, Entosthodon hildebrandtii, Entosthodon hungaricus, Entosthodon hybridus, Entosthodon italicus, Entosthodon jamesonii, Entosthodon kochii, Entosthodon laxus, Entosthodon lepervanchei, Entosthodon limbatus, Entosthodon lindigii, Entosthodon marginatulus, Entosthodon mathewsii, Entosthodon mouretii, Entosthodon obtusifolius, Entosthodon obtusus, Entosthodon perrottetii,