Plagiomnium cordatum - Uses, Benefits & Common Names
Table of Contents
- Summary
- Common names
- Description
- Uses & Benefits
- Flower, Seeds and seedlings
- Where to find
- References
Kingdom:
Phylum:
Bryanae
Order:
Bryales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
cordatum
ID:
1154433
Status:
valid
Authors:
T.J. Kop. & D.H. Norris
Source:
tro
Year:
1983
Citation Micro:
Ann. Bot. Fenn. 20: 36. f. 22–31 1983
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001153771
Common Names
- Plagiomnium cordatum
- Heart-shaped Plagiomnium
- Heart-shaped Moss
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesDescription
Plagiomnium cordatum (also called Heart-Shaped Plagiomnium, among many other common names) is a species of moss found in tropical and subtropical regions of the world. It is a small, green moss with a thin stem and small, cordate leaves. It is typically found in moist, shady areas such as forest floors, rock crevices, and tree trunks.
Uses & Benefits
Plagiomnium cordatum is used in horticulture as an ornamental plant and for erosion control.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
Plagiomnium cordatum has small, yellowish-green flowers and produces small, brown seeds. The seedlings are small and have two, long leaves.
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Plagiomnium cordatum is found in temperate regions of the Northern Hemisphere, including Europe, Asia, and North America.
Species in the Plagiomnium genus
Plagiomnium cordatum, Plagiomnium rostratum, Plagiomnium acutum, Plagiomnium elimbatum, Plagiomnium novae-zealandiae, Plagiomnium subelimbatum, Plagiomnium rhynchophorum, Plagiomnium affine, Plagiomnium cuspidatum, Plagiomnium japonicum, Plagiomnium drummondii, Plagiomnium venustum, Plagiomnium ciliare, Plagiomnium elatum, Plagiomnium insigne, Plagiomnium medium, Plagiomnium tezukae, Plagiomnium undulatum, Plagiomnium arbusculum, Plagiomnium confertidens, Plagiomnium maximoviczii, Plagiomnium succulentum, Plagiomnium vesicatum, Plagiomnium ellipticum, Plagiomnium integrum, Plagiomnium curvatulum, Plagiomnium decursivum, Plagiomnium floridanum, Plagiomnium guizhouense, Plagiomnium jiuzhaigouense, Plagiomnium wui, Plagiomnium yunnanense,
Species in the Mniaceae family
Mniobryum brevisetum, Mniobryum linderi, Mniobryum pergracile, Mniobryum perlaxum, Mniobryum rubrum, Mniobryum ruwenzorense, Mniobryum sparsifolium, Mniobryum tortifolium, Webera denticostata, Webera striatidens, Webera taylorii, Webera synoica, Cinclidium arcticum, Cinclidium latifolium, Cinclidium minutifolium, Cinclidium stygium, Cinclidium subrotundum, Cinclidium alaskanum, Cyrtomnium hymenophyllum, Cyrtomnium hymenophylloides, Epipterygium brasiliense, Epipterygium convalleum, Epipterygium immarginatum, Epipterygium mandonii, Epipterygium mexicanum, Epipterygium puiggarii, Epipterygium rigidum, Epipterygium tozeri, Epipterygium wrightii, Epipterygium koelzii, Epipterygium vanuatuicum, Epipterygium opararense, Epipterygium nagasakense, Epipterygium orbifolium, Epipterygium atlanticum, Epipterygium biauritum, Epipterygium oreophilum, Epipterygium yunnanense, Leucolepis acanthoneura, Mielichhoferia shevockii, Mielichhoferia pilifera, Mielichhoferia acuminata, Mielichhoferia acutifolia, Mielichhoferia argentifolia, Mielichhoferia auriseta, Mielichhoferia badhwarii, Mielichhoferia borbonica, Mielichhoferia brotheri, Mielichhoferia bryocarpa, Mielichhoferia canescens,
References
Daniel Howard Norris (1933-2017): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'D.H.Norris' 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: 35112433: Based on data supplied by Bryonames