Rhachithecium perpusillum - Uses, Benefits & Care
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Kingdom:
Phylum:
Dicranidae
Order:
Dicranales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
perpusillum
ID:
1173086
Status:
valid
Authors:
(Thwaites & Mitt.) Broth.
Source:
tro
Year:
1909
Citation Micro:
Nat. Pflanzenfam. I(3): 1199 1909
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001172424
Common Names
- Rhachithecium perpusillum
- Tiny Rhachithecium
- Tiny Moss
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Rhachithecium perpusillum (also called Minute Rhachithecium, among many other common names) is a small, tufted moss with oblong-lanceolate leaves that are pointed at the apex. It is native to the tropics and subtropics of the Americas, Africa, and Asia, and grows in shady, humid places.
Uses & Benefits
Rhachithecium perpusillum is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and parks. It is also used as a source of fuel and for making paper.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
The flower of Rhachithecium perpusillum is yellow in color and has five petals. The seed is small and black in color. The seedlings are small and have a single, thin stem.
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Rhachithecium perpusillum can be found in North America, Europe, and Asia.
Rhachithecium perpusillum FAQ
What is the scientific name of Rhachithecium perpusillum?
Rhachithecium perpusillum
What is the common name of Rhachithecium perpusillum?
No common name
Where is Rhachithecium perpusillum found?
South Africa
Species in the Rhachithecium genus
Species in the Rhachitheciaceae family
Hypnodontopsis mexicana, Hypnodontopsis apiculatus, Hypnodontopsis fossilis, Hypnodontopsis confertus, Hypnodontopsis spathulata, Hypnodontopsis pilifera, Hypnodontopsis casparyi, Hypnodontopsis lingulata, Jonesiobryum cerradense, Jonesiobryum sphaerocarpum, Jonesiobryum termitarum, Jonesiobryum dumboi, Rhachithecium nipponicum, Rhachithecium papillosum, Rhachithecium perpusillum, Rhachithecium welwitschii, Tisserantiella pulchella, Tisserantiella minutissima, Ulea palmicola, Ulea yesensis, Ulea paraguensis, Zanderia octoblepharis, Rhachitheciopsis tisserantii,
References
George Henry Kendrick Thwaites (1812-1882): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Thwaites' in the authors string.
William Mitten (1819-1906): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Mitt.' 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: 35145107: Based on data supplied by Bryonames