Kingdom:
Phylum:
Hypnanae
Order:
Hypnales
Species:
bolanderi
ID:
1181269

Status:
valid

Authors:
Best

Source:
tro

Year:
1897

Citation Micro:
Bull. Torrey Bot. Club 24: 431. 1897

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001180607

Common Names

  • Claopodium bolanderi
  • Bolanderi Claopodium
  • Claopodium Moss

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Uses & Benefits

Claopodium bolanderi is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a ground cover. It is also used to make baskets and mats.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Claopodium bolanderi has small, greenish-brown flowers that are borne in clusters. The seeds are small and black and the seedlings are small and dark green.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Claopodium bolanderi can be propagated by division or by spore. It prefers moist, well-drained soil and partial shade. It is best grown in cooler climates, as it does not tolerate high temperatures. It is also susceptible to fungal diseases, so it is important to keep the soil moist but not wet.

Where to Find Claopodium bolanderi

Claopodium bolanderi can be found in Europe and North America.

Claopodium bolanderi FAQ

What is the scientific name of Claopodium bolanderi?

Claopodium bolanderi

What is the common name of Claopodium bolanderi?

Bolander's Feather-moss

What type of environment does Claopodium bolanderi prefer?

It prefers moist, shady habitats, such as in forests and along streams.

Species in the Brachytheciaceae family

Aerobryum speciosum, Aerobryum brevicuspis, Aerolindigia capillacea, Brachytheciastrum delicatulum, Brachytheciastrum collinum, Brachytheciastrum dieckei, Brachytheciastrum falcatulum, Brachytheciastrum kashmirense, Brachytheciastrum leibergii, Brachytheciastrum microcollinum, Brachytheciastrum paradoxum, Brachytheciastrum trachypodium, Brachytheciastrum velutinum, Brachytheciastrum fendleri, Brachytheciastrum olympicum, Brachytheciastrum leiopodium, Brachytheciastrum salicinum, Brachytheciastrum umbilicatum, Brachytheciella stolonifera, Brachythecium tortipilum, Brachythecium dahuricum, Brachythecium irinae, Brachythecium jacuticum, Brachythecium chakratense, Brachythecium garhwalense, Brachythecium acuminatum, Brachythecium afroglareosum, Brachythecium albicans, Brachythecium asperrimum, Brachythecium auriculatum, Brachythecium austroglareosum, Brachythecium austrosalebrosum, Brachythecium bellii, Brachythecium bodinieri, Brachythecium borgenii, Brachythecium brachycarpum, Brachythecium brachycladum, Brachythecium buchananii, Brachythecium calliergonoides, Brachythecium campestre, Brachythecium camptothecioides, Brachythecium campylothallum, Brachythecium caucasicum, Brachythecium cavifolium, Brachythecium chauvetii, Brachythecium chocayae, Brachythecium cirrosum, Brachythecium complanatum, Brachythecium comtifolium, Brachythecium conostomum,

References

George Newton Best (1846-1926): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Best' in the authors string.
The Bryophyte Nomenclator: Based on data supplied by Bryonames
Tropicos record: 35157723: Based on data supplied by Bryonames