Kingdom:
Phylum:
Bryanae
Order:
Bryales
Family:
Species:
parvulum
ID:
1187733

Status:
valid

Authors:
(Mitt.) T.J. Kop.

Source:
tro

Year:
1973

Citation Micro:
Ann. Bot. Fenn. 10: 265 1973

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001187071

Common Names

  • Rhizomnium parvulum
  • Parvulum Rhizomnium
  • Parvulum Moss

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Description

Rhizomnium parvulum (also called Rhizomnium parvulum, among many other common names) is a moss species found in the Northern Hemisphere. It is a small plant with a single, upright stem and a single, erect leaf. It is native to Europe, Asia, and North America and can be found in moist, shady habitats such as woodlands and forests.

Uses & Benefits

Rhizomnium parvulum is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a food source for livestock.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Rhizomnium parvulum has small, yellow-green flowers with a single pistil and three stamens. Its seeds are small and black, and its seedlings are small and green.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Rhizomnium parvulum can be propagated by division of its rhizomes. Cultivation is best done in moist, acidic soil with partial shade.

Where to Find Rhizomnium parvulum

Rhizomnium parvulum is native to tropical and subtropical regions of the world, including Central and South America, Africa, and Southeast Asia.

Species in the Mniaceae family

Mniobryum brevisetum, Mniobryum linderi, Mniobryum pergracile, Mniobryum perlaxum, Mniobryum rubrum, Mniobryum ruwenzorense, Mniobryum sparsifolium, Mniobryum tortifolium, Webera denticostata, Webera striatidens, Webera taylorii, Webera synoica, Cinclidium arcticum, Cinclidium latifolium, Cinclidium minutifolium, Cinclidium stygium, Cinclidium subrotundum, Cinclidium alaskanum, Cyrtomnium hymenophyllum, Cyrtomnium hymenophylloides, Epipterygium brasiliense, Epipterygium convalleum, Epipterygium immarginatum, Epipterygium mandonii, Epipterygium mexicanum, Epipterygium puiggarii, Epipterygium rigidum, Epipterygium tozeri, Epipterygium wrightii, Epipterygium koelzii, Epipterygium vanuatuicum, Epipterygium opararense, Epipterygium nagasakense, Epipterygium orbifolium, Epipterygium atlanticum, Epipterygium biauritum, Epipterygium oreophilum, Epipterygium yunnanense, Leucolepis acanthoneura, Mielichhoferia shevockii, Mielichhoferia pilifera, Mielichhoferia acuminata, Mielichhoferia acutifolia, Mielichhoferia argentifolia, Mielichhoferia auriseta, Mielichhoferia badhwarii, Mielichhoferia borbonica, Mielichhoferia brotheri, Mielichhoferia bryocarpa, Mielichhoferia canescens,

References

William Mitten (1819-1906): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Mitt.' in the authors string.
Timo Koponen (b.1939): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'T.J.Kop.' in the authors string.
The Bryophyte Nomenclator: Based on data supplied by Bryonames
Tropicos record: 35169715: Based on data supplied by Bryonames