Kingdom:
Phylum:
Hypnanae
Order:
Hypnales
Species:
macrocarpum
ID:
1171206

Status:
valid

Authors:
(Brid.) Paris

Source:
tro

Year:
1898

Citation Micro:
Index Bryol. 1015 1898

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001170544

Common Names

  • Porotrichum macrocarpum
  • Large-fruited Porotrichum
  • Largefruited Porotrichum

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Description

Porotrichum macrocarpum (also called Large-Fruited Haircap Moss, among many other common names) is a species of moss in the family Polytrichaceae. It is found in North, Central and South America, Europe, Asia, Africa, and Oceania. It typically grows in moist, shady places, often in disturbed areas, such as roadsides and trails.

Uses & Benefits

Porotrichum macrocarpum is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and parks. It is also used in traditional medicine for treating skin diseases, wounds, and other ailments.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Porotrichum macrocarpum has small, yellow flowers with five petals and a short, cylindrical seed capsule. The seed is small, dark brown and oval-shaped. The seedlings are small, with long, narrow leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Porotrichum macrocarpum is a perennial plant that can be propagated from seed or by division. It prefers full sun and moist, well-drained soil. It can be propagated by division in spring or early summer. Seeds should be sown in spring or early summer in a cold frame or greenhouse. Division should be done in spring or early summer.

Where to Find Porotrichum macrocarpum

Porotrichum macrocarpum can be found in tropical and subtropical regions of the Americas, Africa, and Asia.

Species in the Porotrichum genus

Porotrichum evansii, Porotrichum baculiferum, Porotrichum brasiliense, Porotrichum comosum, Porotrichum obliquifolium, Porotrichum parvirete, Porotrichum subexplanatum, Porotrichum amboroicum, Porotrichum atlanticum, Porotrichum bolivianum, Porotrichum brevifolium, Porotrichum caesium, Porotrichum caldense, Porotrichum cavifolium, Porotrichum chilense, Porotrichum elatulum, Porotrichum expansum, Porotrichum filiferum, Porotrichum korthalsianum, Porotrichum krauseanum, Porotrichum lancifrons, Porotrichum leucocaulon, Porotrichum lindigii, Porotrichum longirostre, Porotrichum macrocarpum, Porotrichum macropoma, Porotrichum madagassum, Porotrichum microthecium, Porotrichum sparsiflorum, Porotrichum subangustifolium, Porotrichum subpennaeforme, Porotrichum thieleanum, Porotrichum valdiviae, Porotrichum tenuinerve, Porotrichum frahmii, Porotrichum pittieri, Porotrichum protensum, Porotrichum superbum, Porotrichum bertrandii, Porotrichum microthamnium, Porotrichum robustum, Porotrichum variabile, Porotrichum flaccum, Porotrichum gracile,

Species in the Neckeraceae family

Forsstroemia goughiana, Forsstroemia yezoana, Forsstroemia coronata, Forsstroemia cryphaeoides, Forsstroemia indica, Forsstroemia japonica, Forsstroemia neckeroides, Forsstroemia producta, Forsstroemia trichomitria, Forsstroemia thomsonii, Forsstroemia noguchii, Forsstroemia lasioides, Forsstroemia denigricans, Forsstroemia fauriei, Forsstroemia flexiramea, Forsstroemia humilis, Forsstroemia inopinata, Forsstroemia konoi, Forsstroemia pusilla, Forsstroemia setschwanica, Leptodon acuminatus, Leptodon longisetus, Leptodon pluvinii, Leptodon smithii, Leptodon fuciformis, Leptodon corsicus, Leptodon dillenii, Leptodon remotifolius, Taiwanobryum anacamptolepis, Taiwanobryum crenulatum, Taiwanobryum mucronatum, Taiwanobryum guangdongense, Taiwanobryum speciosum, Taiwanobryum praetermissum, Taiwanobryum serrulatifolium, Taiwanobryum undulatifolium, Taiwanobryum yunnanense, Alleniella besseri, Alleniella brownii, Alleniella chilensis, Alleniella complanata, Alleniella hymenodonta, Alleniella remota, Alleniella scabridens, Alleniella submacrocarpa, Alleniella urnigera, Alleniella andina, Alleniella ehrenbergii, Alleniella laevigata, Alleniella obtusifolia,

References

Jean Édouard Gabriel Narcisse Paris (1827-1911): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Paris' 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: 35142230: Based on data supplied by Bryonames