Status:
valid
Authors:
(Taylor) Reichardt
Source:
tro
Year:
1870
Citation Micro:
Reise Novara 1(1): 178 1870
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001151079
Common Names
- Philonotis tenuis
- Tenuis Philonotis
- Thin Philonotis
Description
Philonotis tenuis (also called Philonotis tenuis, among many other common names) is a species of moss found in the Northern Hemisphere. It has a yellowish-green color and is typically found in moist areas such as damp forests, wet meadows, and along the banks of streams. It is native to North America, Europe, and Asia.
Uses & Benefits
Philonotis tenuis is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a ground cover in landscaping. It is also used to stabilize soil in areas prone to erosion.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
Flower: small, white, with four sepals and four petals. Seed: small, black, oval-shaped. Seedlings: small, green, with a single pair of leaves.
Cultivation and Propagation
Philonotis tenuis can be propagated by division, cuttings, or seed. Division is the easiest and quickest method. Cuttings should be taken in spring or early summer. Seeds should be sown in spring or early summer in a well-drained soil mix. Keep the soil moist but not soggy. Germination should occur within a few weeks. Transplant the seedlings when they are large enough to handle.
Where to Find Philonotis tenuis
Philonotis tenuis is native to North America and can be found in wet meadows, bogs, and marshes.
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,