Kingdom:
Phylum:
Polytrichopsida
Order:
Polytrichales
Species:
juniperellum
ID:
1170785

Status:
valid

Authors:
Müll. Hal.

Source:
tro

Year:
1881

Citation Micro:
Abhandlungen herausgegeben vom Naturwissenschaftlichen Vereins zu Bremen 7: 205. 1881

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001170123

Common Names

  • Juniper Moss
  • Polytrichum Moss
  • Tall Moss

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Uses & Benefits

Polytrichum juniperellum is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and parks. It is also used as a ground cover in areas with poor soil, as it is able to tolerate drought and poor soil conditions. It is also used in the production of potting soil and as a source of food for livestock.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Polytrichum juniperellum is a small, brownish-green spikelet, with a single ovary and a single style. The seed is a small, dark brown, ovoid capsule. The seedlings are small, green, and have a single, long, narrow leaf.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Polytrichum juniperellum is a moss species that can be propagated through spore dispersal or division of the plant. It is best grown in moist, shady areas with acidic soil. The soil should be kept moist during the growing season, as the plant will not tolerate dry conditions. It is also sensitive to fertilizers, so it is important to use a low-nitrogen fertilizer or none at all.

Where to Find Polytrichum juniperellum

Polytrichum juniperellum is found in temperate regions of the Northern Hemisphere, including Europe, Asia, and North America.

Species in the Polytrichum genus

Polytrichum torquatum, Polytrichum angustifolium, Polytrichum autranii, Polytrichum brachymitrium, Polytrichum breviceps, Polytrichum circinnatulum, Polytrichum commune, Polytrichum cupreum, Polytrichum elegans, Polytrichum elongatum, Polytrichum ericoides, Polytrichum gracilisetum, Polytrichum hyperboreum, Polytrichum jensenii, Polytrichum juniperellum, Polytrichum juniperinum, Polytrichum microcephalum, Polytrichum micropysix, Polytrichum oerstedianum, Polytrichum parvum, Polytrichum piliferum, Polytrichum polakowskyi, Polytrichum recurvatum, Polytrichum recurvipilum, Polytrichum stolonigerum, Polytrichum strictum, Polytrichum subcarinatum, Polytrichum subpilosum, Polytrichum swartzii, Polytrichum tonkinense, Polytrichum trachythecium, Polytrichum vaginatum, Polytrichum xanthopilum, Polytrichum stefureacii, Polytrichum perigoniale, Polytrichum densifolium, Polytrichum formosum, Polytrichum longisetum, Polytrichum appalachianum, Polytrichum ohioense, Polytrichum pallidisetum, Polytrichum papillosum,

Species in the Polytrichaceae family

Alophosia azorica, Atrichopsis compressa, Atrichopsis angulata, Atrichopsis australis, Atrichopsis bellii, Atrichopsis capensis, Atrichopsis crispula, Atrichopsis erosa, Atrichopsis laxifolia, Atrichopsis mexicana, Atrichopsis minima, Atrichopsis tapes, Atrichopsis tenuirostris, Atrichopsis tetragona, Atrichopsis trichodon, Atrichopsis tristaniensis, Atrichum cylindricum, Atrichum altecristatum, Atrichum longifolium, Atrichum androgynum, Atrichum angustatum, Atrichum crispulum, Atrichum crispum, Atrichum flavisetum, Atrichum muelleri, Atrichum oerstedianum, Atrichum polycarpum, Atrichum rhystophyllum, Atrichum selwynii, Atrichum subserratum, Atrichum tenellum, Atrichum undulatum, Atrichum yakushimense, Atrichum laoshanense, Bartramiopsis lescurii, Dawsonia beccarii, Dawsonia gigantea, Dawsonia grandis, Dawsonia insignis, Dawsonia lativaginata, Dawsonia longiseta, Dawsonia papuana, Dawsonia polytrichoides, Dawsonia pullei, Dawsonia superba, Dendroligotrichum tongariroense, Dendroligotrichum dendroides, Dendroligotrichum squamosum, Hebantia rigida, Itatiella ulei,

References

Karl Müller (1818-1899): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Müll.Hal.' in the authors string.
The Bryophyte Nomenclator: Based on data supplied by Bryonames
Tropicos record: 35141558: Based on data supplied by Bryonames