Plagiomnium decursivum - Uses, Benefits & Common Names
Kingdom:
Phylum:
Bryanae
Order:
Bryales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
decursivum
ID:
1535931
Status:
valid
Authors:
R.E. Wyatt
Source:
rhakhis
Year:
2021
Citation Micro:
The Bryologist. 124(2): 159. 2021
WFO Identifier:
wfo-1000018966
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesDescription
Plagiomnium decursivum (also called 'Decursive Plagiomnium', among many other common names) is a small, soft moss with a cushion-like growth habit. It is native to North America, Europe, and Asia, and grows in moist, shady habitats.
Uses & Benefits
Plagiomnium decursivum is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and parks. It can also be used as a medicinal plant, as its leaves are known to have anti-inflammatory and anti-inflammatory properties.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
Plagiomnium decursivum has small, yellowish-green flowers. The seeds are small and round, and the seedlings are small and delicate.
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesCultivation and Propagation
Plagiomnium decursivum is a low-growing, evergreen, mossy groundcover that can be propagated by division or spore sowing. It prefers moist, shady locations and can tolerate a wide range of soil types. It can be propagated by division or spore sowing and is best grown in moist, shady locations.
Where to Find Plagiomnium decursivum
Plagiomnium decursivum is native to North America, from Alaska to California.
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
The Bryophyte Nomenclator: Based on data supplied by Bryonames
Tropicos record: 100514958: Based on data supplied by Bryonames