Kingdom:
Phylum:
Dicranidae
Order:
Dicranales
Species:
subchlorophyllosum
ID:
1195956

Status:
valid

Authors:
(Müll. Hal.) J.-P. Frahm

Source:
tro

Year:
1986

Citation Micro:
Bryologist 89: 153 1986

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001195294



Common Names

  • Sphaerothecium subchlorophyllosum
  • Green-spored Sphaerothecium Moss
  • Green-spored Sphaerothecium


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Description

Sphaerothecium subchlorophyllosum (also called Subchlorophyllous Star-moss, among many other common names) is a species of moss in the family Amblystegiaceae. It is found in North America, Europe, and Asia. It typically grows in moist, shady places, such as in woodlands, meadows, and along streams.

Uses & Benefits

Sphaerothecium subchlorophyllosum is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a groundcover in rock gardens.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Sphaerothecium subchlorophyllosum has small, yellowish-green flowers that bloom in the spring. The seeds are small, brown and oval-shaped. The seedlings are small and have a single, narrow leaf.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Sphaerothecium subchlorophyllosum is a small, perennial moss that can be propagated by division or by spore. It prefers moist, shady conditions and can be grown in a variety of soils. It is best propagated by division in spring or early summer. Spores can be sown in a moist, shady location and kept moist until germination occurs.

Where to Find Sphaerothecium subchlorophyllosum

Sphaerothecium subchlorophyllosum can be found in the temperate forests of North America.

Species in the Leucobryaceae family

Holomitriopsis laevifolia, Mitrobryum koelzii, Sphaerothecium phascoideum, Sphaerothecium reconditum, Sphaerothecium subchlorophyllosum, Steyermarkiella anomalodictya, Atractylocarpus alpinus, Atractylocarpus alticaulis, Atractylocarpus brasiliensis, Atractylocarpus longisetus, Atractylocarpus nanus, Atractylocarpus neocaledonicus, Atractylocarpus patagonicus, Atractylocarpus madagascariensis, Atractylocarpus novoguineensis, Atractylocarpus subporodictyon, Brothera leana, Campylopodiella himalayana, Campylopodiella flagellacea, Campylopodiella crenulata, Campylopodiella stenocarpa, Campylopodiella dorothyae, Campylopus joshii, Campylopus incurvatus, Campylopus laxoventralis, Campylopus sharpii, Campylopus acuminatus, Campylopus aemulans, Campylopus albidovirens, Campylopus ambiguus, Campylopus amboroensis, Campylopus anderssonii, Campylopus andreanus, Campylopus angustiretis, Campylopus arctocarpus, Campylopus arcuatus, Campylopus areodictyon, Campylopus argyrocaulon, Campylopus asperifolius, Campylopus atrovirens, Campylopus aureonitens, Campylopus austro-alpinus, Campylopus austrosubulatus, Campylopus bartramiaceus, Campylopus beauverdianus, Campylopus belangeri, Campylopus bicolor, Campylopus brevipilus, Campylopus brunneus, Campylopus cambouei,

References

Karl Müller (1818-1899): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Müll.Hal.' in the authors string.
Jan-Peter Frahm (1945-2014): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'J.-P.Frahm' in the authors string.
The Bryophyte Nomenclator: Based on data supplied by Bryonames
Tropicos record: 35183550: Based on data supplied by Bryonames