Status:
valid
Authors:
(Hook.) Broth.
Source:
tro
Year:
1908
Citation Micro:
Nat. Pflanzenfam. I(3): 1057. 758 A–D 1908
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001174868
Common Names
- Rhytidiopsis robusta
- Robust Haircap Moss
- Robust Bristle Moss
Uses & Benefits
Rhytidiopsis robusta is used as a soil stabilizer and for erosion control. It is also used as a ground cover and for landscaping purposes.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
The flower of Rhytidiopsis robusta is small and inconspicuous, with a single yellowish-green petal. The seed is a small, round, black seed. The seedling is a small, upright plant with a single stem and small, round leaves.
Where to Find Rhytidiopsis robusta
Rhytidiopsis robusta can be found in the western United States, especially in California.
Rhytidiopsis robusta FAQ
What is the scientific name of Rhytidiopsis robusta?
Rhytidiopsis robusta
What type of plant is Rhytidiopsis robusta?
Evergreen shrub
Where is Rhytidiopsis robusta found?
South America
Species in the Rhytidiopsis genus
Species in the Hylocomiaceae family
Hylocomiastrum himalayanum,
Hylocomiastrum pyrenaicum,
Hylocomiastrum umbratum,
Hylocomium splendens,
Leptohymenium brachystegium,
Leptohymenium breutelii,
Leptohymenium dentatum,
Leptohymenium hokinense,
Leptohymenium longisetaceum,
Leptohymenium loriferum,
Leptohymenium stramineum,
Leptohymenium tenue,
Leptohymenium sharpii,
Loeskeobryum brevirostre,
Loeskeobryum cavifolium,
Macrothamnium javense,
Macrothamnium macrocarpum,
Macrothamnium leptohymenioides,
Meteoriella soluta,
Neodolichomitra yunnanensis,
Orontobryum hookeri,
Orontobryum darjeelingensis,
Pleurozium schreberi,
Pleurozium quitense,
Puiggariopsis aurifolia,
Rhytidiadelphus loreus,
Rhytidiadelphus squarrosus,
Rhytidiadelphus japonicus,
Rhytidiadelphus subpinnatus,
Rhytidiadelphus pacificus,
Rhytidiopsis robusta,
Leptocladiella delicatula,
Leptocladiella flagellaris,
Leptocladiella psilura,
Hylocomiadelphus triquetrus,