Kingdom:
Phylum:
Bryanae
Order:
Bartramiales
Species:
gracilescens
ID:
1151562

Status:
valid

Authors:
Schimp. ex C.H. Wright

Source:
tro

Year:
1892

Citation Micro:
J. Bot. 30: 263 1892

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001150900



Common Names

  • Gracilescens Moss
  • Philonotis Gracilescens
  • Gracilescens Philonotis


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Uses & Benefits

Philonotis gracilescens is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a ground cover. It is also used as a soil stabilizer and erosion control plant.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Philonotis gracilescens has small, white flowers with five petals and yellow anthers. The seeds are small, black and round. The seedlings are small and have a single, oval-shaped leaf.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Philonotis gracilescens can be propagated by seed or division. It prefers moist, well-drained soils and partial shade. It can be grown in full sun, but the foliage may become scorched in hot, dry conditions. It is best to water regularly and fertilize in the spring. Deadheading spent flowers will help to promote more blooms.

Where to Find Philonotis gracilescens

Philonotis gracilescens can be found in moist, shady places in temperate and subtropical regions of the Northern Hemisphere.

Species in the Philonotis genus

Philonotis lizangii, Philonotis africana, Philonotis amblystegioides, Philonotis americana, Philonotis ampliretis, Philonotis angusta, Philonotis arbusculacea, Philonotis aristifolia, Philonotis baginsensis, Philonotis brevicuspis, Philonotis byssiformis, Philonotis caespitosa, Philonotis calcarea, Philonotis calomicra, Philonotis capillaris, Philonotis capillata, Philonotis clavicaulis, Philonotis curvula, Philonotis dregeana, Philonotis elongata, Philonotis eurydictyon, Philonotis falcata, Philonotis filiramea, Philonotis flaccidifolia, Philonotis flavinervis, Philonotis fontana, Philonotis fontanella, Philonotis fontanoides, Philonotis fugacissima, Philonotis gemmascens, Philonotis glomerata, Philonotis gracilescens, Philonotis hansenii, Philonotis hastata, Philonotis hawaica, Philonotis helenica, Philonotis huallagensis, Philonotis humilis, Philonotis incrassata, Philonotis jungneri, Philonotis krausei, Philonotis laeviuscula, Philonotis lancifolia, Philonotis laxitexta, Philonotis leptocarpa, Philonotis lignicola, Philonotis longiseta, Philonotis macrodictya, Philonotis marangensis, Philonotis marchica,

Species in the Bartramiaceae family

Anacolia menziesii, Anacolia scioana, Anacolia webbii, Anacolia breutelii, Bartramia alaris, Bartramia angustifolia, Bartramia angustissima, Bartramia aprica, Bartramia aristaria, Bartramia aurescens, Bartramia brachypus, Bartramia brevifolia, Bartramia breviseta, Bartramia capensis, Bartramia compacta, Bartramia conica, Bartramia costa-ricensis, Bartramia crassinervia, Bartramia deciduaefolia, Bartramia delagoae, Bartramia didymocarpa, Bartramia gigantea, Bartramia halleriana, Bartramia hampeana, Bartramia humilis, Bartramia inconspicua, Bartramia ithyphylla, Bartramia ithyphylloides, Bartramia laevisphaera, Bartramia longifolia, Bartramia macounii, Bartramia maderensis, Bartramia madurensis, Bartramia marionensis, Bartramia mathewsii, Bartramia microstoma, Bartramia mossmaniana, Bartramia nanosubulata, Bartramia papulans, Bartramia penicillatula, Bartramia perpumila, Bartramia pilicuspis, Bartramia polytrichoides, Bartramia pomiformis, Bartramia potosica, Bartramia pseudocryptopodium, Bartramia rietmanniana, Bartramia robusta, Bartramia stricta, Bartramia strictifolia,

References

Wilhelm Philippe Schimper (1808-1880): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Schimp.' in the authors string.
The Bryophyte Nomenclator: Based on data supplied by Bryonames
Tropicos record: 35107721: Based on data supplied by Bryonames