Kingdom:
Phylum:
Bryanae
Order:
Bartramiales
Species:
laxitexta
ID:
1151594

Status:
valid

Authors:
J. Froehl.

Source:
tro

Year:
1950

Citation Micro:
Ann. Naturhist. Mus. Wien 57: 40 1950

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001150932



Common Names

  • Philonotis Laxitexta
  • Laxitexta Moss
  • Moss of Laxitexta


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Description

Philonotis laxitexta (also called 'Loose-Textured Moss', among many other common names) is a species of moss belonging to the family Grimmiaceae. It is a small, yellow-green moss with a flattened, creeping stem and small, ovate-lanceolate leaves. It is native to North America, Europe, and Asia, and is found in wet, boggy habitats.

Uses & Benefits

Philonotis laxitexta is an attractive ornamental plant that can be used in gardens and landscaping projects. It is also used for erosion control and soil stabilization.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Philonotis laxitexta 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 laxitexta can be propagated from seed or vegetative cuttings. Seeds should be sown in a well-drained soil mix and kept moist until germination. Cuttings should be taken from healthy, mature plants and rooted in a moist, well-drained soil mix. Philonotis laxitexta prefers a sunny location and should be protected from strong winds.

Where to Find Philonotis laxitexta

Philonotis laxitexta is found in South America.

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

Josef Froehlich (1891-1966): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'J.Froehl.' in the authors string.
The Bryophyte Nomenclator: Based on data supplied by Bryonames
Tropicos record: 35107775: Based on data supplied by Bryonames