Kingdom:
Phylum:
Hypnanae
Order:
Hypnales
Species:
subpinnatus
ID:
1187500

Status:
valid

Authors:
(Lindb.) T.J. Kop.

Source:
tro

Year:
1971

Citation Micro:
Hikobia 6: 19 1971

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001186838



Common Names

  • Rhytidiadelphus subpinnatus
  • Rough-stalked Feather-moss
  • Pinnate Feather-moss


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Uses & Benefits

Rhytidiadelphus subpinnatus is an ornamental plant that is used as a ground cover in gardens and lawns. It has attractive foliage and is drought tolerant. It can also be used in rock gardens and as a border plant.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Rhytidiadelphus subpinnatus has small, yellow-green flowers that are arranged in a spike-like inflorescence. The seeds are small and black, and the seedlings are small and delicate.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Rhytidiadelphus subpinnatus is a tropical plant that can be propagated by division or by seed. It prefers moist, well-drained soil and partial shade. It can be propagated by division in spring or by seed in spring or summer. It can also be propagated by cuttings in late summer or early fall.

Where to Find Rhytidiadelphus subpinnatus

Rhytidiadelphus subpinnatus can be found in tropical and subtropical regions of the world.

Species in the Hylocomiaceae family

Hylocomiastrum himalayanum, Hylocomiastrum pyrenaicum, Hylocomiastrum umbratum, Hylocomium splendens, Leptohymenium brachystegium, Leptohymenium breutelii, Leptohymenium dentatum, Leptohymenium hokinense, Leptohymenium longisetaceum, Leptohymenium loriferum, Leptohymenium stramineum, Leptohymenium tenue, Leptohymenium sharpii, Loeskeobryum brevirostre, Loeskeobryum cavifolium, Macrothamnium javense, Macrothamnium macrocarpum, Macrothamnium leptohymenioides, Meteoriella soluta, Neodolichomitra yunnanensis, Orontobryum hookeri, Orontobryum darjeelingensis, Pleurozium schreberi, Pleurozium quitense, Puiggariopsis aurifolia, Rhytidiadelphus loreus, Rhytidiadelphus squarrosus, Rhytidiadelphus japonicus, Rhytidiadelphus subpinnatus, Rhytidiadelphus pacificus, Rhytidiopsis robusta, Leptocladiella delicatula, Leptocladiella flagellaris, Leptocladiella psilura, Hylocomiadelphus triquetrus,

References

Sextus Otto Lindberg (1835-1889): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Lindb.' in the authors string.
Timo Koponen (b.1939): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'T.J.Kop.' in the authors string.
The Bryophyte Nomenclator: Based on data supplied by Bryonames
Tropicos record: 35169289: Based on data supplied by Bryonames