Spiridens spiridentoides - Uses, Benefits & Common Names
Kingdom:
Phylum:
Hypnanae
Order:
Hypnodendrales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
spiridentoides
ID:
1536382
Status:
valid
Authors:
(Thér.) Withey ex N.E. Bell, A.E. Newton & Hyvönen
Source:
rhakhis
Year:
2012
Citation Micro:
Taxon. 61(3): 508. 2012
WFO Identifier:
wfo-1000019250
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesDescription
Spiridens spiridentoides (also called Spiridens-like Spiridens, among many other common names) is a species of moss native to East Asia, including Japan, Korea, and China. It is a small, tufted moss with a yellow-green to brown-green color. It typically grows in moist, shady places, such as in forests, along streams, and in wet meadows.
Uses & Benefits
Spiridens spiridentoides is used as a soil stabilizer and erosion control. It is also used in landscaping and horticulture.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
Spiridens spiridentoides has small, white flowers with four petals. Its seeds are small and oval-shaped. The seedlings have two cotyledons and a short stem.
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesCultivation and Propagation
Spiridens spiridentoides is a species of moss that is native to North America. It is an evergreen, perennial species that grows in moist, shady areas. It can be propagated by division or from spores. It prefers a slightly acidic soil and should be kept moist but not wet. It is also tolerant of drought and can be grown in full sun or partial shade.
Where to Find Spiridens spiridentoides
Spiridens spiridentoides can be found in moist to wet soils, on rocks, and in mossy forests in North America, Europe, and Asia.
Spiridens spiridentoides FAQ
What is the scientific name of Spiridens spiridentoides?
Spiridens spiridentoides
What type of plant is Spiridens spiridentoides?
Moss
Where is Spiridens spiridentoides found?
North America
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,
References
The Bryophyte Nomenclator: Based on data supplied by Bryonames
Tropicos record: 100380700: Based on data supplied by Bryonames