Kingdom:
Phylum:
Hypnanae
Order:
Hypnales
Species:
elongatus
ID:
1199520

Status:
valid

Authors:
(R.S. Williams) W.R. Buck

Source:
tro

Year:
1994

Citation Micro:
J. Hattori Bot. Lab. 75: 63 1994

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001198858



Common Names

  • Pseudotrachypus elongatus
  • Elongated Pseudotrachypus Moss
  • Elongated Pseudotrachypus


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Description

Pseudotrachypus elongatus (also called Pseudotrachypus elongatus, among many other common names) is a species of moss in the Pseudotrachypaceae family. It is found in North America, Europe, and Asia, and grows in moist, shady habitats.

Uses & Benefits

Pseudotrachypus elongatus is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a houseplant. It is also used to provide shade and to reduce noise pollution.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Pseudotrachypus elongatus has small, white flowers with six petals and a single pistil. The seeds are small and black, and the seedlings are small and green.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Pseudotrachypus elongatus can be propagated by division of the rhizomes, or by seed. It prefers a moist, well-drained soil in full sun or partial shade. It is hardy to USDA zone 5 and can tolerate temperatures as low as -20°F (-29°C).

Where to Find Pseudotrachypus elongatus

Pseudotrachypus elongatus can be found in the eastern part of the United States.

Pseudotrachypus elongatus FAQ

What is the scientific name of Pseudotrachypus elongatus?

Pseudotrachypus elongatus

What is the family of Pseudotrachypus elongatus?

Pseudotrachypodaceae

What is the habitat of Pseudotrachypus elongatus?

Tropical rainforest

Species in the Meteoriaceae family

Duthiella flaccida, Duthiella formosana, Duthiella speciosissima, Duthiella wallichii, Duthiella declinata, Aerobryidium aureonitens, Aerobryidium crispifolium, Aerobryidium filamentosum, Aerobryidium laosiense, Aerobryidium levieri, Aerobryidium indicum, Aerobryopsis capensis, Aerobryopsis cochlearifolia, Aerobryopsis deflexa, Aerobryopsis leptosigmata, Aerobryopsis membranacea, Aerobryopsis parisii, Aerobryopsis pulchricoma, Aerobryopsis striatula, Aerobryopsis subdivergens, Aerobryopsis subleptostigmata, Aerobryopsis vitiana, Aerobryopsis cirrifolia, Aerobryopsis fuscescens, Aerobryopsis aristifolia, Aerobryopsis yunnanensis, Aerobryopsis longissima, Aerobryopsis bauerae, Aerobryopsis eravikulamensis, Barbella angustifolia, Barbella turgida, Barbella capillaris, Barbella compressiramea, Barbella futunensis, Barbella horridula, Barbella kurzii, Barbella perpinnata, Barbella rufifolia, Barbella tenax, Barbella biformis, Barbella chrysonema, Barbella eusebii, Barbella minuta, Barbella linearifolia, Barbellopsis macroblasta, Barbellopsis trichophora, Barbellopsis conferva, Chrysocladium retrorsum, Cryptopapillaria feae, Cryptopapillaria chrysoclada,

References

William Russel Buck (b.1950): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'W.R.Buck' in the authors string.
Robert Statham Williams (1859-1945): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'R.S.Williams' in the authors string.
The Bryophyte Nomenclator: Based on data supplied by Bryonames
Tropicos record: 35188886: Based on data supplied by Bryonames