Kingdom:
Phylum:
Hypnanae
Order:
Hypnales
Species:
subtile
ID:
1215260

Status:
valid

Authors:
(Hedw.) Vanderp. & Hedenäs

Source:
tro

Year:
2009

Citation Micro:
J. Bryol. 31: 131 2009

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001214598



Common Names

  • Pseudoamblystegium subtile
  • Subtile Pseudoamblystegium
  • Subtle Pseudoamblystegium


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Description

Pseudoamblystegium subtile (also called Subtile, among many other common names) is a small, yellow-green moss with a creeping growth habit. It is native to East Asia, specifically in the Ussuri region of Russia and China, and is found in moist, shady habitats such as forests, woodlands, and grasslands.

Uses & Benefits

Pseudoamblystegium subtile is a species of moss found in South America. It is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and parks, and is also used for erosion control, as it is a low-growing species.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Pseudoamblystegium subtile has small, yellow flowers that are clustered in a spike-like inflorescence. The seeds are small and black, and the seedlings are small, green and have a single cotyledon.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Pseudoamblystegium subtile is a small, tufted moss that is found in moist, shady areas. It is propagated by spores, which can be collected from the mature plants and sown on a moist, nutrient-rich substrate. The moss prefers acidic soils and can be grown in containers or in the ground.

Where to Find Pseudoamblystegium subtile

Pseudoamblystegium subtile can be found in moist, shady habitats in the Northern Hemisphere, including parts of North America, Europe, and Asia.

Species in the Pseudoamblystegium genus

Species in the Amblystegiaceae family

Tomentypnum nitens, Tomentypnum falcifolium, Tomentypnum involutum, Tomentypnum vittii, Amblystegium arvernense, Amblystegium glaziovii, Amblystegium serpens, Amblystegium sparsile, Amblystegium speirophyllum, Amblystegium subulatum, Amblystegium tenuifolium, Amblystegium chalaropelma, Amblystegium patenti-flexuosum, Amblystegium stricto-serpens, Amblystegium camisassae, Amblystegium calcareum, Amblystegium pseudosubtile, Anacamptodon africanus, Anacamptodon amblystegioides, Anacamptodon cubensis, Anacamptodon fortunei, Anacamptodon latidens, Anacamptodon splachnoides, Anacamptodon validinervis, Anacamptodon wattsii, Anacamptodon compactus, Anacamptodon marginatus, Anacamptodon minimus, Anacamptodon kamchaticus, Anacamptodon touwii, Bryostreimannia turgida, Campylium squarrosulum, Campylium amblystegioides, Campylium annamense, Campylium chrysophyllum, Campylium glaucocarpoides, Campylium insubricum, Campylium stellatum, Campylium zemliae, Campylium gollanii, Campylium longicuspis, Campylium laxifolium, Campylium protensum, Campylium bambergeri, Campylium hylocomioides, Conardia compacta, Cratoneuron filicinum, Cratoneuron curvicaule, Cratoneuropsis relaxa, Cratoneuropsis chilensis,

References

Johann Hedwig (1730-1799): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Hedw.' in the authors string.
Alain Vanderpoorten (b.1974): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Vanderp.' in the authors string.
Lars Hedenäs (b.1957): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Hedenäs' in the authors string.
The Bryophyte Nomenclator: Based on data supplied by Bryonames
Tropicos record: 35218051: Based on data supplied by Bryonames