Kingdom:
Phylum:
Bryanae
Order:
Bartramiales
Species:
ruwenzorensis
ID:
1151695

Status:
valid

Authors:
Thér. & Naveau

Source:
tro

Year:
1927

Citation Micro:
Bull. Soc. Roy. Bot. Belgique 60: 45. 22 1927

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001151033

Common Names

  • Philonotis Ruwenzorensis
  • Ruwenzorensis Philonotis
  • Ruwenzorensis Moss

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Description

Philonotis ruwenzorensis (also called Philonotis ruwenzorensis, among many other common names) is a species of moss found in the Northern Hemisphere. It is a small, yellow-green moss with a short stem and a single, long, slender branch. It is native to North America, Europe, and Asia, and is found in moist, shady habitats.

Uses & Benefits

Philonotis ruwenzorensis is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a ground cover. It is also used for erosion control and as a soil stabilizer.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Flower: small, white to pinkish, with 5 petals. Seed: small, black, with a smooth surface. Seedlings: small, with a single seed leaf.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Philonotis ruwenzorensis can be propagated by division or by seed. It prefers moist, well-drained soils in full sun or partial shade. It is tolerant of a wide range of soil types and is drought tolerant once established.

Where to Find Philonotis ruwenzorensis

Philonotis ruwenzorensis is native to the western United States and can be found in dry, rocky habitats.

Species in the Philonotis genus

Philonotis lizangii, Philonotis africana, Philonotis amblystegioides, Philonotis americana, Philonotis ampliretis, Philonotis angusta, Philonotis arbusculacea, Philonotis aristifolia, Philonotis baginsensis, Philonotis brevicuspis, Philonotis byssiformis, Philonotis caespitosa, Philonotis calcarea, Philonotis calomicra, Philonotis capillaris, Philonotis capillata, Philonotis clavicaulis, Philonotis curvula, Philonotis dregeana, Philonotis elongata, Philonotis eurydictyon, Philonotis falcata, Philonotis filiramea, Philonotis flaccidifolia, Philonotis flavinervis, Philonotis fontana, Philonotis fontanella, Philonotis fontanoides, Philonotis fugacissima, Philonotis gemmascens, Philonotis glomerata, Philonotis gracilescens, Philonotis hansenii, Philonotis hastata, Philonotis hawaica, Philonotis helenica, Philonotis huallagensis, Philonotis humilis, Philonotis incrassata, Philonotis jungneri, Philonotis krausei, Philonotis laeviuscula, Philonotis lancifolia, Philonotis laxitexta, Philonotis leptocarpa, Philonotis lignicola, Philonotis longiseta, Philonotis macrodictya, Philonotis marangensis, Philonotis marchica,

Species in the Bartramiaceae family

Anacolia menziesii, Anacolia scioana, Anacolia webbii, Anacolia breutelii, Bartramia alaris, Bartramia angustifolia, Bartramia angustissima, Bartramia aprica, Bartramia aristaria, Bartramia aurescens, Bartramia brachypus, Bartramia brevifolia, Bartramia breviseta, Bartramia capensis, Bartramia compacta, Bartramia conica, Bartramia costa-ricensis, Bartramia crassinervia, Bartramia deciduaefolia, Bartramia delagoae, Bartramia didymocarpa, Bartramia gigantea, Bartramia halleriana, Bartramia hampeana, Bartramia humilis, Bartramia inconspicua, Bartramia ithyphylla, Bartramia ithyphylloides, Bartramia laevisphaera, Bartramia longifolia, Bartramia macounii, Bartramia maderensis, Bartramia madurensis, Bartramia marionensis, Bartramia mathewsii, Bartramia microstoma, Bartramia mossmaniana, Bartramia nanosubulata, Bartramia papulans, Bartramia penicillatula, Bartramia perpumila, Bartramia pilicuspis, Bartramia polytrichoides, Bartramia pomiformis, Bartramia potosica, Bartramia pseudocryptopodium, Bartramia rietmanniana, Bartramia robusta, Bartramia stricta, Bartramia strictifolia,

References

Irénée Thériot (1859-1947): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Thér.' in the authors string.
(Georges) Raymond (Léonard) Naveau (1889-1932): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Naveau' in the authors string.
The Bryophyte Nomenclator: Based on data supplied by Bryonames
Tropicos record: 35107947: Based on data supplied by Bryonames