Kingdom:
Phylum:
Hypnanae
Order:
Hypnales
Species:
robusta
ID:
1175530

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

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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.

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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,

References

William Jackson Hooker (1785-1865): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Hook.' in the authors string.
Viktor Ferdinand Brotherus (1849-1929): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Broth.' in the authors string.
The Bryophyte Nomenclator: Based on data supplied by Bryonames
Tropicos record: 35149002: Based on data supplied by Bryonames