Plagiomnium cuspidatum - Uses, Benefits & Common Names
Kingdom:
Phylum:
Bryanae
Order:
Bryales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
cuspidatum
ID:
1187189
Status:
valid
Authors:
(Hedw.) T.J. Kop.
Source:
tro
Year:
1968
Citation Micro:
Ann. Bot. Fenn. 5: 146 1968
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001186527
Common Names
- Plagiomnium cuspidatum
- Cuspidate Plagiomnium Moss
- Plagiomnium cuspidatum
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesDescription
Plagiomnium cuspidatum (also called Cuspid plagiomnium, among many other common names) is a species of moss in the family Mniaceae. It is a small, yellow-green moss with long, slender stems and small, oval-shaped leaves. It is native to North America and Europe, and is found in moist, shady habitats such as woods, meadows, and along stream banks.
Uses & Benefits
Plagiomnium cuspidatum is often used as an ornamental plant in gardens and is known for its ability to tolerate a wide range of soil conditions.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
The flower of Plagiomnium cuspidatum is small and yellow-green. Its seeds are small and black, and its seedlings have small, oval-shaped leaves.
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Plagiomnium cuspidatum can be propagated by division of the rhizome or by spores. It prefers moist, shady habitats and can be cultivated in garden beds or pots. It is best grown in a soil that is rich in organic matter and well-drained. It can be propagated by division of the rhizome or by spores.
Where to Find Plagiomnium cuspidatum
Plagiomnium cuspidatum is found in moist habitats in North America and Europe.
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
Johann Hedwig (1730-1799): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Hedw.' 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: 35168750: Based on data supplied by Bryonames