Kingdom:
Phylum:
Bryanae
Order:
Bryales
Family:
Species:
demissum
ID:
1152973

Status:
valid

Authors:
(Hook.) Lindb.

Source:
tro

Year:
1863

Citation Micro:
Öfvers. Förh. Kongl. Svenska Vetensk.-Akad. 19: 606 1863

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001152311



Common Names

  • Plagiobryum demissum
  • Low Plagiobryum
  • Demissum Plagiobryum


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Description

Plagiobryum demissum (also called Low Plagiobryum, among many other common names) is a species of moss in the family Plagiobryaceae. It is found in temperate regions of the Northern Hemisphere, growing in moist, shady places, usually on rocks or tree trunks.

Uses & Benefits

Plagiobryum demissum has been used as an ornamental plant and for its medicinal properties. It has been used to treat a variety of ailments, including fever, diarrhea, and skin infections.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Flower: Plagiobryum demissum has small, white flowers with a yellow center. Seed: The seeds of Plagiobryum demissum are small and black. Seedlings: The seedlings of Plagiobryum demissum are thin and have a light green color.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Plagiobryum demissum can be propagated by spores or division. It prefers moist, shady conditions and can be grown in a variety of soils. It is best grown in a well-drained, humus-rich soil in partial shade.

Where to Find Plagiobryum demissum

Plagiobryum demissum is native to tropical Africa.

Species in the Bryaceae family

Acidodontium exaltatum, Acidodontium heteroneuron, Acidodontium lonchotrachylon, Acidodontium longifolium, Acidodontium megalocarpum, Acidodontium pallidum, Acidodontium ramicola, Acidodontium rhamphostegium, Acidodontium seminerve, Acidodontium sprucei, Acidodontium subrotundum, Acidodontium trachyticola, Acidodontium integrifolium, Acidodontium lanceolatifolium, Anomobryum angustirete, Anomobryum brachymenioides, Anomobryum brachymeniopsis, Anomobryum bulbiferum, Anomobryum clavicaule, Anomobryum compressulum, Anomobryum conicum, Anomobryum cygnicollum, Anomobryum filinerve, Anomobryum humillimum, Anomobryum julaceum, Anomobryum laceratum, Anomobryum lusitanicum, Anomobryum nitidum, Anomobryum obtusatissimum, Anomobryum orbiculatum, Anomobryum pellucidum, Anomobryum perimbricatum, Anomobryum polymorphum, Anomobryum prostratum, Anomobryum pycnobaseum, Anomobryum robustum, Anomobryum schmidii, Anomobryum semiovatum, Anomobryum semireticulatum, Anomobryum soquense, Anomobryum subnitidum, Anomobryum werthii, Anomobryum yasudae, Anomobryum parvifolium, Anomobryum worthleyi, Anomobryum albo-imbricatum, Anomobryum hyalinum, Anomobryum ochianum, Anomobryum ochii, Anomobryum sharpii,

References

William Jackson Hooker (1785-1865): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Hook.' in the authors string.
Sextus Otto Lindberg (1835-1889): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Lindb.' in the authors string.
The Bryophyte Nomenclator: Based on data supplied by Bryonames
Tropicos record: 35109825: Based on data supplied by Bryonames