Kingdom:
Phylum:
Bryanae
Order:
Bryales
Family:
Species:
laxum
ID:
1195805

Status:
valid

Authors:
Demaret & P. de la Varde

Source:
tro

Year:
1944

Citation Micro:
Explor. Parc Natl. Albert, Mission Lebrun 6: 24. f. 25–28 1944

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001195143



Common Names

  • Plagiobryum laxum
  • Laxum's Plagiobryum
  • Forked Plagiobryum


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Description

Plagiobryum laxum (also called Lax Plagiobryum, among many other common names) is a species of moss in the family Plagiobryaceae. It is found in the northern hemisphere, including Europe, Asia, and North America. This species is found in moist, shady habitats.

Uses & Benefits

Plagiobryum laxum is used as a decorative plant in gardens and as an ornamental plant in flower beds.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flowers of Plagiobryum laxum are small and white, with a yellow center. The seed is a small, round, dark brown seed. The seedlings are small and have a single, thin stem with small, oval-shaped leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Plagiobryum laxum can be propagated by division of the rhizomes or by spore sowing. It prefers moist, shady conditions and can be grown in a variety of soils. It is best grown in a humus-rich, moist soil in part shade.

Where to Find Plagiobryum laxum

Plagiobryum laxum is native to North America and Europe.

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

Robert André Léopold Potier de la Varde (1878-1961): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'P.de la Varde' in the authors string.
Fernand Demaret (1911-2008): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Demaret' in the authors string.
The Bryophyte Nomenclator: Based on data supplied by Bryonames
Tropicos record: 35183336: Based on data supplied by Bryonames