Pohlia flexuosa - Uses, Benefits & Common Names
Status:
valid
Authors:
Harv.
Source:
tro
Year:
1836
Citation Micro:
Icon. Pl. 1: pl. 19: f. 5 1836
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001157928
Common Names
- Pohlia flexuosa
- Flexuosa Pohlia
- Flexuosa Moss
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesDescription
Pohlia flexuosa (also called Flexuous Pohlia, among many other common names) is a species of moss found in the Northern Hemisphere. It is a small, tufted moss with short, erect stems and leaves that are lanceolate in shape. It is found in damp, shady habitats, such as woodland and grassland, and is native to North America, Europe, and Asia.
Uses & Benefits
Pohlia flexuosa is used as a medicinal plant, as a food source for livestock, and as an ornamental plant in gardens. It is also used for erosion control and soil stabilization.
Cultivars, Varieties & Sub-species
Pohlia flexuosa var. propagulifera (Renauld & Cardot) GanguleePohlia flexuosa var. pseudomuyldermansii (Arts, Nordhorn-Richt. & A.J.E. Sm.) A.J.E. Sm.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
The flower of Pohlia flexuosa is small and yellow-green, with a single perianth. The seed is a small, dark brown capsule. The seedlings are small and green.
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Pohlia flexuosa is a small, tufted moss that can be propagated by division or by spore sowing. It prefers moist, shady conditions and can be grown in a variety of soils. It is best cultivated in a pot or container, and can be grown in a rock garden or in a border. It is tolerant of drought and can be grown in full sun or partial shade.
Where to Find Pohlia flexuosa
Pohlia flexuosa can be found in wet, acidic soils in North America and Europe.
Species in the Pohlia genus
Pohlia beringiensis, Pohlia melanodon, Pohlia oerstediana, Pohlia pacifica, Pohlia pseudobarbula, Pohlia scotica, Pohlia afrocruda, Pohlia alba, Pohlia aloysii-sabaudiae, Pohlia andalusica, Pohlia annotina, Pohlia apolensis, Pohlia atropurpurea, Pohlia atrothecia, Pohlia austroelongata, Pohlia austropolymorpha, Pohlia baronii, Pohlia betulina, Pohlia bolanderi, Pohlia brachystoma, Pohlia brevinervis, Pohlia brevireticulata, Pohlia brideliana, Pohlia bulbifera, Pohlia calopyxis, Pohlia camptotrachela, Pohlia cardotii, Pohlia chitralensis, Pohlia columbica, Pohlia cratericola, Pohlia cruda, Pohlia crudoides, Pohlia drummondii, Pohlia elongata, Pohlia erecta, Pohlia excelsa, Pohlia flexuosa, Pohlia grammophylla, Pohlia humilis, Pohlia longibracteata, Pohlia longicolla, Pohlia ludwigii, Pohlia lutescens, Pohlia marchica, Pohlia mielichhoferia, Pohlia nemicaulon, Pohlia nevadensis, Pohlia nutans, Pohlia nutanti-polymorpha, Pohlia obtusifolia,
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
William Henry Harvey (1811-1866): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Harv.' in the authors string.
The Bryophyte Nomenclator: Based on data supplied by Bryonames
Tropicos record: 35120106: Based on data supplied by Bryonames