Kingdom:
Phylum:
Funariidae
Order:
Funariales
Species:
subsphaericum
ID:
1152417

Status:
valid

Authors:
Schimp.

Source:
tro

Year:
1851

Citation Micro:
Syn. Musc. Frond. 2: 544 1851

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001151755

Common Names

  • Physcomitrium subsphaericum
  • Subspherical Physcomitrium
  • Subspherical Moss

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Description

Physcomitrium subsphaericum (also called subspherical moss, among many other common names) is a species of moss in the family Funariaceae. It is found in North America, Europe, and Asia. It grows in moist, shady habitats, such as woodlands and forests.

Uses & Benefits

Physcomitrium subsphaericum is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and for the creation of crafts and decorations. It is also used medicinally to treat various ailments, including fever, colds, and headaches.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Flower: small, yellowish-green, with 4-6 tepals. Seed: small, yellowish-brown, with a smooth surface. Seedlings: small, yellowish-green, with a single leaf and a short stem.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Physcomitrium subsphaericum can be propagated by spores or vegetatively by dividing the plant. Cultivation is best done in moist, acidic soils with good drainage. Plants should be kept in partial shade and protected from direct sunlight.

Where to Find Physcomitrium subsphaericum

Physcomitrium subsphaericum can be found in North America, Europe, and Asia.

Species in the Physcomitrium genus

Physcomitrium arenicola, Physcomitrium argentinicum, Physcomitrium aubertii, Physcomitrium brevisetum, Physcomitrium brisbanicum, Physcomitrium capillipes, Physcomitrium chlorodictyon, Physcomitrium coarctatum, Physcomitrium collenchymatum, Physcomitrium coorgense, Physcomitrium courtoisii, Physcomitrium cupuliferum, Physcomitrium delicatulum, Physcomitrium dilatatum, Physcomitrium eurystomum, Physcomitrium falcifolium, Physcomitrium felipponei, Physcomitrium flaccidum, Physcomitrium flexifolium, Physcomitrium germanillae, Physcomitrium hampei, Physcomitrium hemisphaericum, Physcomitrium herteri, Physcomitrium hookeri, Physcomitrium immersum, Physcomitrium insigne, Physcomitrium integrifolium, Physcomitrium japonicum, Physcomitrium lorentzii, Physcomitrium luteolum, Physcomitrium minutulum, Physcomitrium niloticum, Physcomitrium nodulifolium, Physcomitrium orbignyanum, Physcomitrium paraguense, Physcomitrium patens, Physcomitrium pusillum, Physcomitrium pyriforme, Physcomitrium repandum, Physcomitrium roseae, Physcomitrium sahapurense, Physcomitrium serratum, Physcomitrium serrifolium, Physcomitrium sinensi-sphaericum, Physcomitrium spathulatum, Physcomitrium sphaericum, Physcomitrium subminutulum, Physcomitrium subspathulatum, Physcomitrium subsphaericum, Physcomitrium sumatranum,

Species in the Funariaceae family

Brachymeniopsis gymnostoma, Bryobeckettia bartlettii, Clavitheca poeltii, Cygnicollum immersum, Entosthodon kroonkurk, Entosthodon abramovae, Entosthodon dagestanicus, Entosthodon stenophyllus, Entosthodon andicola, Entosthodon angustifolius, Entosthodon apophysatus, Entosthodon attenuatus, Entosthodon balansae, Entosthodon beccarii, Entosthodon bergianus, Entosthodon bolanderi, Entosthodon bonplandii, Entosthodon borbonicus, Entosthodon buseanus, Entosthodon californicus, Entosthodon cartilagineus, Entosthodon chiloensis, Entosthodon clavatus, Entosthodon commutatus, Entosthodon curviapiculatus, Entosthodon curvipes, Entosthodon deserticola, Entosthodon diversinervis, Entosthodon dixonii, Entosthodon dozyanus, Entosthodon drummondii, Entosthodon duriaei, Entosthodon fascicularis, Entosthodon handelii, Entosthodon hildebrandtii, Entosthodon hungaricus, Entosthodon hybridus, Entosthodon italicus, Entosthodon jamesonii, Entosthodon kochii, Entosthodon laxus, Entosthodon lepervanchei, Entosthodon limbatus, Entosthodon lindigii, Entosthodon marginatulus, Entosthodon mathewsii, Entosthodon mouretii, Entosthodon obtusifolius, Entosthodon obtusus, Entosthodon perrottetii,

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: 35109074: Based on data supplied by Bryonames