Kingdom:
Phylum:
Hypnanae
Order:
Hookeriales
Species:
bipinnatum
ID:
1152696

Status:
valid

Authors:
(Schwägr.) Brid.

Source:
tro

Year:
1819

Citation Micro:
Muscol. Recent. Suppl. 4: 140 1819

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001152034

Common Names

  • Pilotrichum bipinnatum
  • Bipinnate Pilotrichum
  • Bipinnate Bristle Moss

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Description

Pilotrichum bipinnatum (also called two-pinnate moss, among many other common names) is a species of moss in the family Pilotrichaceae. It is a small, yellow-green moss with a creeping, branched stem. The leaves are spirally arranged and are pinnately divided. It is native to North America, Europe, and Asia, and is found in moist, shady habitats.

Uses & Benefits

Pilotrichum bipinnatum is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a ground cover. It is also used as a windbreak or hedge plant, and is drought-tolerant and salt-tolerant.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Pilotrichum bipinnatum has small, white flowers that are arranged in clusters. The seeds are small, black and round. The seedlings have two pairs of small, heart-shaped leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Cultivation and propagation of Pilotrichum bipinnatum is best done in moist, well-drained soil in full sun to partial shade. Propagation is typically done by division or by seed. Seeds should be sown in spring in a well-drained soil and kept moist until germination occurs.

Where to Find Pilotrichum bipinnatum

Pilotrichum bipinnatum is native to the Caribbean and South America.

Species in the Pilotrichaceae family

Amblytropis hispidula, Amblytropis setosa, Actinodontium adscendens, Actinodontium dusenii, Actinodontium rhaphidostegum, Actinodontium sprucei, Actinodontium streptopogoneum, Actinodontium pygmaeum, Brymela angustiretis, Brymela complanata, Brymela crosbyi, Brymela laevinervis, Brymela tutezona, Brymela acuminata, Brymela cuspidata, Brymela fissidentoides, Brymela fluminensis, Brymela obtusifolia, Brymela parkeriana, Brymela rugulosa, Brymela websteri, Brymela cavifolia, Callicostella callicostelloides, Callicostella africana, Callicostella apophysata, Callicostella armata, Callicostella ascensionis, Callicostella attenuata, Callicostella beccariana, Callicostella belangeriana, Callicostella bernoullii, Callicostella bisexualis, Callicostella brevipes, Callicostella caledonica, Callicostella campbelliana, Callicostella chevalieri, Callicostella chionophylla, Callicostella chlorina, Callicostella chloroneura, Callicostella circinata, Callicostella constricta, Callicostella cruegeri, Callicostella daltoniaecarpa, Callicostella depressa, Callicostella disticha, Callicostella eberhardtiana, Callicostella emarginatula, Callicostella erosotruncata, Callicostella fallax, Callicostella fissidentella,

References

Christian Friedrich Schwaegrichen (1775-1853): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Schwägr.' in the authors string.
Samuel Elisée Bridel-Brideri (1762-1828): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Brid.' in the authors string.
The Bryophyte Nomenclator: Based on data supplied by Bryonames
Tropicos record: 35109482: Based on data supplied by Bryonames