Plagiomnium floridanum - Uses, Benefits & Common Names
Kingdom:
Phylum:
Bryanae
Order:
Bryales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
floridanum
ID:
1535932
Status:
valid
Authors:
R.E. Wyatt & Odrzyk.
Source:
rhakhis
Year:
2012
Citation Micro:
The Bryologist. 115(4): 531. 2012
WFO Identifier:
wfo-1000018967
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesDescription
Plagiomnium floridanum (also called 'Florida 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 floridanum 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 floridanum has small yellowish-green flowers with four petals. Its seeds are small and brown, and its seedlings have a single, long, narrow leaf.
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesCultivation and Propagation
Plagiomnium floridanum is a small, evergreen, perennial plant that is native to the southeastern United States. It is a low-growing plant with small, glossy, dark green leaves and small, white flowers. It prefers partial shade and moist, well-drained soil. Propagation is by division or cuttings. It is drought tolerant and can be grown in containers.
Where to Find Plagiomnium floridanum
Plagiomnium floridanum is native to Florida.
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: 100384709: Based on data supplied by Bryonames