Fontinalis welchiana - Uses, Benefits & Care
Kingdom:
Phylum:
Hypnanae
Order:
Hypnales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
welchiana
ID:
1196021
Status:
valid
Authors:
B.H. Allen
Source:
tro
Year:
1988
Citation Micro:
Brittonia 40: 181. f. 1–11 1988
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001195359
Common Names
- Fontinalis welchiana
- Welch's Fontinalis
- Welch's Moss
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesDescription
Fontinalis welchiana (also called 'Welch's Fontinalis', among many other common names) is a small moss species with a creeping growth habit. It is native to the Northern Hemisphere, and is found in temperate and boreal regions. It is typically found in open, sunny areas, such as meadows, rocky outcrops, and disturbed areas.
Uses & Benefits
Fontinalis welchiana is used for erosion control, water purification, and as an ornamental plant in aquariums.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
Fontinalis welchiana has small, yellow-green flowers. Its seeds are small and black. Its seedlings are small and green.
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesCultivation and Propagation
Fontinalis welchiana is a terrestrial moss that can be propagated through division or spore sowing. It prefers moist, shady conditions and can be grown in soil or in a terrarium. It is a slow-growing species and can take several months to establish.
Where to Find Fontinalis welchiana
Fontinalis welchiana can be found in North America, particularly in the Appalachian Mountains.
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
Bruce H. Allen (b.1952): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'B.H.Allen' in the authors string.
The Bryophyte Nomenclator: Based on data supplied by Bryonames
Tropicos record: 35183637: Based on data supplied by Bryonames