Status:
valid
Authors:
Dixon & P. de la Varde
Source:
tro
Year:
1930
Citation Micro:
Ann. Cryptog. Exot. 3: 181. 5 1930
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001187993
Common Names
- Nanothecium foreaui
- Foreaui Nanothecium Moss
- Foreaui Moss
Description
Nanothecium foreaui (also called Foreau's Nanothecium, among many other common names) is a small, evergreen moss with a creeping habit and a reddish-brown stem. It is native to the Northern Hemisphere, particularly in Europe, Asia, and North America. It is commonly found in moist, shady habitats such as forests and woodlands.
Uses & Benefits
Nanothecium foreaui is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a ground cover. It is also used in the construction of rock gardens and as a low-maintenance lawn alternative.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
Nanothecium foreaui has small, yellow-green flowers with four petals. Its seeds are small, black and glossy, and the seedlings are small and delicate.
Cultivation and Propagation
Nanothecium foreaui can be propagated by division or by spores. It prefers moist, shady areas and is tolerant of a wide range of soils. It can be grown in full sun, but it may require more frequent watering. It can be propagated by division in the spring or fall. The divisions should be planted in moist, well-drained soil and kept moist until established.
Where to Find Nanothecium foreaui
Nanothecium foreaui can be found in the Mediterranean region.
Species in the Nanothecium genus
Species in the Hypnaceae family
Acritodon nephophilus,
Austrohondaella limata,
Bryosedgwickia barlassinae,
Chryso-hypnum elegantulum,
Chryso-hypnum patens,
Chryso-hypnum diminutivum,
Chryso-hypnum demaretii,
Chryso-hypnum cavifolium,
Chryso-hypnum frondosum,
Chryso-hypnum crosbyi,
Chryso-hypnum hylophilum,
Chryso-hypnum rostratulum,
Chryso-hypnum smithii,
Crepidophyllum modestum,
Ctenidiadelphus plumularia,
Cyathothecium distichaceum,
Dacryophyllum falcifolium,
Ectropotheciella decrescens,
Ectropotheciella distichophylla,
Ectropotheciopsis novoguineensis,
Ectropothecium glossophylloides,
Ectropothecium laxirete,
Ectropothecium aciculare,
Ectropothecium adnatum,
Ectropothecium aeruginosum,
Ectropothecium affine,
Ectropothecium afromolluscum,
Ectropothecium andrei,
Ectropothecium aneitense,
Ectropothecium angusto-textum,
Ectropothecium anisophyllum,
Ectropothecium annamense,
Ectropothecium arcuatum,
Ectropothecium arfakense,
Ectropothecium aubertii,
Ectropothecium aureo-crispum,
Ectropothecium aureum,
Ectropothecium aurifolium,
Ectropothecium barbelloides,
Ectropothecium bingerianum,
Ectropothecium bowiei,
Ectropothecium brachycladulum,
Ectropothecium brevifalcatum,
Ectropothecium buitenzorgii,
Ectropothecium burmense,
Ectropothecium campaniforme,
Ectropothecium campanulatum,
Ectropothecium capillisetum,
Ectropothecium carolinarum,
Ectropothecium chamissonis,