Status:
valid
Authors:
(Mitt.) Cardot
Source:
tro
Year:
1908
Citation Micro:
Rev. Bryol. 35: 7 1908
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001149236
Description
Tetrastichium fontanum (also called Four-rowed Feather Moss, among many other common names) is a species of moss found in North America, Europe, and Asia. It is a small, tufted moss with yellowish-green stems and four-rowed leaves. It grows in moist, shady places, such as woods and meadows.
Uses & Benefits
Tetrastichium molkenboeri is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and parks. It is also used in the production of soil erosion control mats and as a ground cover in areas with poor soil.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
The flower of Tetrastichium fontanum is a small, white, star-shaped flower with four petals. The seed is a small, black, oval-shaped seed. The seedlings are small, oval-shaped, and have a light green color.
Cultivation and Propagation
Tetrastichium fontanum is a small, perennial herb that is native to Europe and Asia. It is typically found growing in moist, shady areas. It is best propagated by division in the spring or fall. It can also be propagated from seed, but it is slow to germinate and can take several years to reach maturity. The plant prefers moist, well-drained soil and full to partial shade. It is drought tolerant and can tolerate a wide range of soil types.
Where to Find Tetrastichium fontanum
Tetrastichium fontanum can be found in the temperate regions of Europe.
Species in the Tetrastichium genus
Species in the Leucomiaceae family
Leucomium crinitifolium,
Leucomium strumosum,
Leucomium steerei,
Leucomium decolyi,
Rhynchostegiopsis carolae,
Rhynchostegiopsis costaricensis,
Rhynchostegiopsis brasiliensis,
Rhynchostegiopsis flexuosa,
Rhynchostegiopsis tunguraguana,
Tetrastichium fontanum,
Tetrastichium virens,