Kingdom:
Phylum:
Bryanae
Order:
Bryales
Family:
Species:
elatum
ID:
1187195

Status:
valid

Authors:
(Bruch & Schimp.) T.J. Kop.

Source:
tro

Year:
1968

Citation Micro:
Ann. Bot. Fenn. 5: 146 1968

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001186533



Common Names

  • Plagiomnium elatum
  • Erect Plagiomnium Moss
  • Plagiomnium elatum


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Description

Plagiomnium elatum (also called Upright 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 elatum 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 elatum is small and yellow-green. Its seeds are small and black, and its seedlings have small, oval-shaped leaves.

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Where to Find Plagiomnium elatum

Plagiomnium elatum is found in moist, shaded habitats in North America, Europe, and Asia.

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

Wilhelm Philippe Schimper (1808-1880): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Schimp.' in the authors string.
Timo Koponen (b.1939): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'T.J.Kop.' in the authors string.
Philipp Bruch (1781-1847): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Bruch' in the authors string.
The Bryophyte Nomenclator: Based on data supplied by Bryonames
Tropicos record: 35168759: Based on data supplied by Bryonames