Status:
valid
Authors:
Zanten
Source:
tro
Year:
1964
Citation Micro:
Nova Guinea, Bot. 10(16): 355. pl. 33: f. 3 1964
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001186324
Common Names
- Rhizohypnella bartramii
- Bartramii Rhizohypnella
- Bartramii Rhizohypnella Moss
Description
Rhizohypnella bartramii (also called 'Bartram's Rhizohypnella' among many other common names) is a species of moss found in Europe and North America. It has a yellow-green color and is characterized by its short, lanceolate leaves with serrated margins. It typically grows in moist, shady areas and is commonly found in woodlands and along streams.
Uses & Benefits
Rhizohypnella bartramii is used as a soil conditioner and for erosion control.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
Rhizohypnella bartramii has small, yellowish-green flowers and small, round seeds. The seedlings are small and have a single, long leaf.
Where to Find Rhizohypnella bartramii
Rhizohypnella bartramii can be found in the southeastern United States, from North Carolina to Florida and west to Texas.
Species in the Rhizohypnella 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,