Kingdom:
Phylum:
Bryanae
Order:
Bryales
Species:
falcifolium
ID:
1187330

Status:
valid

Authors:
(Schwägr.) Crosby

Source:
tro

Year:
1970

Citation Micro:
Rev. Bryol. Lichénol. 37: 346 1970

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001186668

Common Names

  • Phyllodrepanium falcifolium
  • Sickle-leaved Phyllodrepanium
  • Sickle-leaved Moss

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Description

Phyllodrepanium falcifolium (also called Phyllodrepanium falcifolia, among many other common names) is a moss species that is found in the Northern Hemisphere. It is a small moss with a reddish-brown stem and a yellowish-green leaf. It is native to North America, Europe, and Asia, and can be found in moist, shady areas.

Uses & Benefits

Phyllodrepanium falcifolium is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a ground cover.

Cultivars, Varieties & Sub-species

Phyllodrepanium falcifolium var. duidense (R.S. Williams) Pursell & B.H. Allen

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flowers of Phyllodrepanium falcifolium are small, white and bell-shaped. The seeds are small, black and round. The seedlings are thin and delicate.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Phyllodrepanium falcifolium is a species of moss that can be propagated by division of the rhizoids. It prefers moist, acidic soils in partial shade. It is tolerant of a wide range of temperatures and can be grown in both indoor and outdoor environments.

Where to Find Phyllodrepanium falcifolium

Phyllodrepanium falcifolium can be found in the western United States.

Species in the Phyllodrepanium genus

Species in the Phyllodrepaniaceae family

References

Christian Friedrich Schwaegrichen (1775-1853): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Schwägr.' in the authors string.
Marshall Robert Crosby (b.1943): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Crosby' in the authors string.
The Bryophyte Nomenclator: Based on data supplied by Bryonames
Tropicos record: 35169018: Based on data supplied by Bryonames