Kingdom:
Phylum:
Hypnanae
Order:
Hypnales
Species:
pseudoimbricata
ID:
1152614

Status:
valid

Authors:
(Müll. Hal.) A. Jaeger

Source:
tro

Year:
1877

Citation Micro:
Ber. Thätigk. St. Gallischen Naturwiss. Ges. 1875–76: 255 (Gen. Sp. Musc. 2: 159) 1877

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001151952



Common Names

  • Pilotrichella pseudoimbricata
  • False Imbricate Beard-grass
  • False Imbricate-leaved Beard-grass


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Description

Pilotrichella pseudoimbricata (also called 'False-Feathered Feather Grass', among many other common names) is a perennial grass native to the tropical and subtropical regions of South America. It grows in moist, shady habitats, such as in grasslands and along the edges of forests. It has narrow, linear leaves and long, false-feathered panicles of flowers.

Uses & Benefits

Pilotrichella pseudoimbricata is used in landscaping as an attractive, low-maintenance shrub. It is also used as a windbreak or hedge plant, and is drought-tolerant and salt-tolerant.

Cultivars, Varieties & Sub-species

Pilotrichella pseudoimbricata var. pallescens (Müll. Hal.) Paris
Pilotrichella pseudoimbricata var. rufescens (Müll. Hal.) Paris

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Pilotrichella pseudoimbricata has small white flowers with five petals. The seeds are small and black. The seedlings are thin and have long, narrow leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Pilotrichella pseudoimbricata can be propagated by seed or by division. Seeds should be sown in a light, well-drained soil mix and kept moist. Division is best done in the spring or fall. The plant can be divided into several sections and each section can be planted in a separate pot. It is best to water the plant regularly and keep it in a sunny location.

Where to Find Pilotrichella pseudoimbricata

Pilotrichella pseudoimbricata can be found in South America, particularly in the Andes mountain range.

Species in the Lembophyllaceae family

Bestia longipes, Camptochaete novae-zeelandiae, Camptochaete angustata, Camptochaete arbuscula, Camptochaete deflexa, Camptochaete excavata, Camptochaete leichardtii, Camptochaete porotrichoides, Camptochaete pulvinata, Camptochaete subporotrichoides, Camptochaete fallax, Camptochaete curvata, Camptochaete dendroclada, Camptochaete monolina, Dolichomitriopsis crenulata, Dolichomitriopsis diversiformis, Dolichomitriopsis obtusifolia, Dolichomitriopsis sasaokae, Dolichomitriopsis cherdantsevae, Fallaciella gracilis, Fallaciella robusta, Fifea aciphylla, Isothecium algarvicum, Isothecium ceylonense, Isothecium mertensii, Isothecium rigidissimum, Isothecium semitortum, Isothecium sprucei, Isothecium trichocladon, Isothecium alopecuroides, Isothecium nervosum, Lembophyllum divulsum, Lembophyllum clandestinum, Neobarbella comes, Pilotrichella cuspidans, Pilotrichella flexilis, Pilotrichella mascarenica, Pilotrichella mauiensis, Pilotrichella phyllogonioides, Pilotrichella pseudoimbricata, Pilotrichella ragazzii, Pilotrichella reesei, Pilotrichella vermiformis, Pilotrichella debilinervis, Tripterocladium leucocladulum, Weymouthia cochlearifolia, Weymouthia mollis, Weymouthia barbelloides, Mawenzhangia thamnobryoides, Nogopterium beyrichianum,

References

Karl Müller (1818-1899): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Müll.Hal.' in the authors string.
August Jaeger (1842-1877): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'A.Jaeger' in the authors string.
The Bryophyte Nomenclator: Based on data supplied by Bryonames
Tropicos record: 35109361: Based on data supplied by Bryonames