Plagiomnium ellipticum - Uses, Benefits & Common Names
Kingdom:
Phylum:
Bryanae
Order:
Bryales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
ellipticum
ID:
1187498
Status:
valid
Authors:
(Brid.) T.J. Kop.
Source:
tro
Year:
1971
Citation Micro:
Ann. Bot. Fenn. 8: 367 1971
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001186836
Common Names
- Elliptic Plagiomnium
- Elliptic Plagiomnium Moss
- Elliptic Moss
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesUses & Benefits
Plagiomnium ellipticum is an ornamental plant that is used as a ground cover in gardens and lawns. It has attractive foliage and is drought tolerant. It can also be used in rock gardens and as a border plant.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
The flower of Plagiomnium ellipticum is small and yellow in color. Its seeds are small and black in color. Its seedlings are small and have a single leaf.
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Plagiomnium ellipticum is a tropical plant that can be propagated by division or by seed. It prefers moist, well-drained soil and partial shade. It can be propagated by division in spring or by seed in spring or summer. It can also be propagated by cuttings in late summer or early fall.
Where to Find Plagiomnium ellipticum
Plagiomnium ellipticum can be found in tropical and subtropical regions of the world.
Plagiomnium ellipticum FAQ
What is the scientific name of Plagiomnium ellipticum?
Plagiomnium ellipticum
What is the family of Plagiomnium ellipticum?
Mniaceae
What is the habitat of Plagiomnium ellipticum?
Moist, shaded areas
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
Timo Koponen (b.1939): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'T.J.Kop.' in the authors string.
Samuel Elisée Bridel-Brideri (1762-1828): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Brid.' in the authors string.
The Bryophyte Nomenclator: Based on data supplied by Bryonames
Tropicos record: 35169287: Based on data supplied by Bryonames