Status:
valid
Authors:
(Hedw.) T.J. Kop.
Source:
tro
Year:
1968
Citation Micro:
Ann. Bot. Fenn. 5: 143 1968
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001146672
Common Names
- Rhizomnium punctatum
- Punctate Rhizomnium Moss
- Punctate Rhizomnium Moss
Description
Rhizomnium punctatum (also called punctate rhizomnium, among many other common names) is a species of moss in the family Mniaceae. It is native to North America, from Alaska south to California and east to the Great Lakes region. It is found in moist, shady habitats, such as forests and meadows.
Uses & Benefits
Rhizomnium punctatum is used as an ornamental plant for its attractive foliage and flowers. It is also used as a ground cover in gardens and rock gardens.
Cultivars, Varieties & Sub-species
Rhizomnium punctatum var. hermanperssonii T.J. Kop.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
Rhizomnium punctatum has small, yellow-green flowers and small, dark brown seeds. The seedlings are small and dark green.
Cultivation and Propagation
Rhizomnium punctatum is a species of moss that can be propagated by division or by spore. It prefers moist, shady areas and is tolerant of a wide range of soils. It can be grown in full sun or partial shade and will tolerate some drought. It is best grown in an acidic soil with a pH of 4.5-6.0.
Where to Find Rhizomnium punctatum
Rhizomnium punctatum can be found in the Americas, including Mexico, Guatemala, and the United States.
Species in the Rhizomnium genus
Rhizomnium punctatum,
Rhizomnium appalachianum,
Rhizomnium gracile,
Rhizomnium pseudopunctatum,
Rhizomnium andrewsianum,
Rhizomnium nudum,
Rhizomnium glabrescens,
Rhizomnium striatulum,
Rhizomnium hattorii,
Rhizomnium horikawae,
Rhizomnium tuomikoskii,
Rhizomnium magnifolium,
Rhizomnium parvulum,
Rhizomnium chlorophyllosum,
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,