Kingdom:
Phylum:
Hypnanae
Order:
Hypnales
Species:
abietina
ID:
1148196

Status:
valid

Authors:
(Hedw.) M. Fleisch.

Source:
tro

Year:
1923

Citation Micro:
Musci Buitenzorg 4: 1497 1923

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001147534

Common Names

  • Abietinella abietina
  • Abietina Abietinella
  • Abietinella Moss

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Description

Abietinella abietina (also called Fir-needle Moss, among many other common names) is a species of moss in the Hypnaceae family. It is found in North America, Europe, Asia, and Africa. It typically grows in moist, shady places such as woodlands, and is often found in the understory of coniferous forests.

Uses & Benefits

Abietinella abietina is used as a ground cover in gardens and as a decorative moss in terrariums and aquariums. It is also used to make wreaths and other decorations.

Cultivars, Varieties & Sub-species

Abietinella abietina var. hystricosa (Mitt.) Sakurai ex Ignatov & Ignatova

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Abietinella abietina is a small, yellowish-green, star-shaped flower with four petals. The seed is a small, brown, oval-shaped seed with a thin, papery seed coat. The seedlings are small, green, and have a single, thin leaf.

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Where to Find Abietinella abietina

Abietinella abietina can be found in the Northern Hemisphere, in Europe, Asia, and North America.

Species in the Abietinella genus

Species in the Thuidiaceae family

Abietinella abietina, Boulaya mittenii, Bryonoguchia molkenboeri, Cyrto-hypnum cylindraceum, Cyrto-hypnum espinosae, Cyrto-hypnum intermedium, Cyrto-hypnum arzobispoae, Cyrto-hypnum frontinoae, Cyrto-hypnum unipinnatum, Echinophyllum sachalinense, Fauriella petelotii, Fauriella baolocensis, Fauriella robustiuscula, Fauriella tenerrima, Fauriella tenuis, Indothuidium kiasense, Inouethuidium robbinsii, Pelekium sharpii, Pelekium bifarium, Pelekium velatum, Pelekium bonianum, Pelekium campanulatum, Pelekium chenagonii, Pelekium ciliatum, Pelekium contortulum, Pelekium erosifolium, Pelekium fuscatum, Pelekium gratum, Pelekium intricatum, Pelekium investe, Pelekium involvens, Pelekium leptocladum, Pelekium minusculum, Pelekium minutulum, Pelekium muricatulum, Pelekium pygmaeum, Pelekium ramosissimum, Pelekium ramusculosum, Pelekium schistocalyx, Pelekium scabrosulum, Pelekium siphotheca, Pelekium subpinnatum, Pelekium synoicum, Pelekium varians, Pelekium versicolor, Pelekium watanabei, Pelekium microphyllum, Pelekium atlanticum, Pelekium pseudoinvolvens, Pelekium thomeanum,

References

Johann Hedwig (1730-1799): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Hedw.' 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: 35102007: Based on data supplied by Bryonames