Kingdom:
Phylum:
Hypnanae
Order:
Hypnodendrales
Genus:
Species:
vieillardii
ID:
1191074

Status:
valid

Authors:
Schimp.

Source:
tro

Year:
1865

Citation Micro:
Nov. Actorum Acad. Caes. Leop.-Carol. German. Nat. Cur. 32(1): 8. 2 1865

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001190412

Common Names

  • Vieillard's Sphagnum
  • Vieillard's Peat Moss
  • Vieillard's Bogmoss

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Description

Spiridens vieillardii (also called 'Vieillard's 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 vieillardii 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.

Cultivars, Varieties & Sub-species

Spiridens vieillardii sub. balansae Besch.
Spiridens vieillardii sub. subinteger Lindb.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Spiridens vieillardii has small, white flowers with four petals and a yellow center. The seeds are small and black, and the seedlings are thin and green.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Spiridens vieillardii 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 vieillardii

Spiridens vieillardii is found in wet, acidic soils in North America and Europe.

Spiridens vieillardii FAQ

What is the scientific name of Spiridens vieillardii?

Spiridens vieillardii

What is the common name of Spiridens vieillardii?

Vieillard's Spiridens

What is the habitat of Spiridens vieillardii?

It is found in tropical and subtropical waters

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

Wilhelm Philippe Schimper (1808-1880): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Schimp.' in the authors string.
The Bryophyte Nomenclator: Based on data supplied by Bryonames
Tropicos record: 35176291: Based on data supplied by Bryonames