Status:
valid
Authors:
E.B. Bartram & J.H. Willis
Source:
tro
Year:
1957
Citation Micro:
Brittonia 9: 42 1957
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001190409
Common Names
- Perichaetialis Sphagnum
- Perichaetialis Peat Moss
- Perichaetialis Bogmoss
Description
Spiridens perichaetialis (also called 'Perichaetial Spiridens', among many other common names) is a species of moss in the Splachnobryaceae family. It is a small, yellow-green moss with a creeping growth habit. It is native to tropical regions of Asia and Africa, and is commonly found in moist, shady habitats.
Uses & Benefits
Spiridens perichaetialis is used as a soil conditioner and mulch in gardens and farms, as well as for erosion control, water filtration, and insulation. It is also used as a packing material for shipping delicate items, and as a component in composting and potting mixes.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
Spiridens perichaetialis has small, white flowers with four petals and a yellow center. The seeds are small and black, and the seedlings are thin and green.
Cultivation and Propagation
Spiridens perichaetialis is a species of moss that is native to Europe and Asia. It is a low-growing, creeping moss with short, erect stems that form dense mats. It prefers moist, shady habitats and can be propagated by division or spore sowing.
Where to Find Spiridens perichaetialis
Spiridens perichaetialis is found in wet, acidic soils in North America and Europe.
Spiridens perichaetialis FAQ
What is the scientific name of Spiridens perichaetialis?
Spiridens perichaetialis
What is the common name of Spiridens perichaetialis?
Perichaetial Spiridens
What is the habitat of Spiridens perichaetialis?
It is found in tropical and subtropical waters
Species in the Spiridens genus
Species in the Spiridentaceae family
Bescherellia elegantissima,
Cyrtopus setosus,
Dendro-hypnum beccarii,
Dendro-hypnum auricomum,
Dendro-hypnum brevipes,
Dendro-hypnum flagelliferum,
Dendro-hypnum fuscomucronatum,
Dendro-hypnum milnei,
Dendro-hypnum opacum,
Dendro-hypnum reinwardtii,
Dendro-hypnum subspininervium,
Hypnodendron arcuatum,
Hypnodendron junghuhnii,
Hypnodendron marginatum,
Hypnodendron microstictum,
Hypnodendron samoanum,
Hypnodendron spininervium,
Hypnodendron vitiense,
Spiridens camusii,
Spiridens capillifer,
Spiridens longifolius,
Spiridens perichaetialis,
Spiridens reinwardtii,
Spiridens vieillardii,
Spiridens spiridentoides,
Touwiodendron diversifolium,
Mniodendron camptotheca,
Mniodendron colensoi,
Mniodendron comatulum,
Mniodendron comatum,
Mniodendron comosum,
Mniodendron dendroides,
Mniodendron tahiticum,