Kingdom:
Phylum:
Bryanae
Order:
Bryales
Family:
Species:
punctatum
ID:
1147334

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

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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.

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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 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

Johann Hedwig (1730-1799): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Hedw.' 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: 35100207: Based on data supplied by Bryonames