Fontinalis howellii - Uses, Benefits & Care
Kingdom:
Phylum:
Hypnanae
Order:
Hypnales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
howellii
ID:
1182765
Status:
valid
Authors:
Renauld & Cardot
Source:
tro
Year:
1888
Citation Micro:
Bot. Gaz. 13: 200. 18 1888
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001182103
Common Names
- Fontinalis howellii
- Willow Moss
- Fern Moss
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesDescription
Fontinalis howellii (also called Howell's Water Moss, among many other common names) is a species of aquatic moss found in North America. It is a small, greenish-brown plant with a creeping stem and small, pointed leaves. It is native to the eastern United States and Canada, and is found in slow-moving streams and rivers, as well as in still, shallow waters.
Uses & Benefits
Fontinalis howellii is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and is also used in landscaping. It is also used as a ground cover and as a border plant. It is drought tolerant and can tolerate full sun or partial shade.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
The flower of Fontinalis howellii is small and inconspicuous, typically yellowish-green in color. The seed is a small, black, ovoid capsule. The seedlings are small, with a single, erect leaf and a short stem.
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Fontinalis howellii can be propagated by division or by cuttings. It can be grown in moist, shady areas with a pH of 5.5-7.5. It prefers temperatures of 18-24°C and should be kept moist but not waterlogged.
Where to Find Fontinalis howellii
Fontinalis howellii is found in cold, clear streams and rivers in the Northern Hemisphere.
Species in the Fontinalis genus
Fontinalis antipyretica, Fontinalis bogotensis, Fontinalis dalecarlica, Fontinalis flaccida, Fontinalis howellii, Fontinalis hypnoides, Fontinalis missourica, Fontinalis neomexicana, Fontinalis novae-angliae, Fontinalis perfida, Fontinalis squamosa, Fontinalis sullivantii, Fontinalis tournalii, Fontinalis sphagnifolia, Fontinalis welchiana, Fontinalis redfearnii, Fontinalis dichelymoides, Fontinalis pristina, Fontinalis sismondana,
Species in the Fontinalaceae family
Brachelyma subulatum, Dichelyma capillaceum, Dichelyma falcatum, Dichelyma japonicum, Dichelyma pallescens, Dichelyma uncinatum, Fontinalis antipyretica, Fontinalis bogotensis, Fontinalis dalecarlica, Fontinalis flaccida, Fontinalis howellii, Fontinalis hypnoides, Fontinalis missourica, Fontinalis neomexicana, Fontinalis novae-angliae, Fontinalis perfida, Fontinalis squamosa, Fontinalis sullivantii, Fontinalis tournalii, Fontinalis sphagnifolia, Fontinalis welchiana, Fontinalis redfearnii, Fontinalis dichelymoides, Fontinalis pristina, Fontinalis sismondana,
References
Jules Cardot (1860-1934): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Cardot' in the authors string.
Ferdinand François Gabriel Renauld (1837-1910): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Renauld' in the authors string.
The Bryophyte Nomenclator: Based on data supplied by Bryonames
Tropicos record: 35159996: Based on data supplied by Bryonames