Kingdom:
Phylum:
Hypnanae
Order:
Hypnales
Species:
persoonii
ID:
1164532

Status:
valid

Authors:
(Schwägr.) M. Fleisch.

Source:
tro

Year:
1923

Citation Micro:
Musci Buitenzorg 4: 1718 1923

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001163870

Common Names

  • Rhizofabronia persoonii
  • Persoonii's Rhizofabronia
  • Persoonii's Moss

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Description

Rhizofabronia persoonii (also called Persoon's Rhizofabronia, among many other common names) is a species of moss found in Europe, Asia, North America, and South America. It is a small, tufted moss with a reddish-brown stem and green leaves. It is found in alpine and subalpine regions, as well as in grasslands, meadows, and open woodlands.

Uses & Benefits

Rhizofabronia persoonii is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a ground cover in landscaping. It is also used to stabilize soil and prevent erosion.

Cultivars, Varieties & Sub-species

Rhizofabronia persoonii var. sphaerocarpa (Dusén) Bizot

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Rhizofabronia persoonii is small and white, with a yellow center. Its seeds are small and black, and its seedlings are thin and delicate.

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Where to Find Rhizofabronia persoonii

Rhizofabronia persoonii can be found in tropical and subtropical regions of Asia, Africa, and South America.

Species in the Rhizofabronia genus

Species in the Rhizofabroniaceae family

References

Christian Friedrich Schwaegrichen (1775-1853): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Schwägr.' in the authors string.
Max Fleischer (1861-1930): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'M.Fleisch.' in the authors string.
The Bryophyte Nomenclator: Based on data supplied by Bryonames
Tropicos record: 35131264: Based on data supplied by Bryonames