Kingdom:
Phylum:
Hypnanae
Order:
Hypnales
Species:
superbum
ID:
1171286

Status:
valid

Authors:
(Taylor) Hampe

Source:
tro

Year:
1862

Citation Micro:
Flora 45: 456 1862

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001170624

Common Names

  • Porotrichum superbum
  • Superbum Moss
  • Porotrichum Moss

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Description

Porotrichum superbum (also called Superb porotrichum, among many other common names) is a perennial herbaceous plant that grows up to 0.5 m tall. It is native to South America, and is found in wet meadows, marshes, and along riverbanks.

Uses & Benefits

Porotrichum superbum is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and is also used as a ground cover in landscaping.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Porotrichum superbum is small and white, with a yellow center. The seeds are small and black. The seedlings are small and dark green.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Porotrichum superbum can be propagated by seed or division. It prefers full sun to partial shade and moist soil. It should be planted in a well-drained soil and watered regularly. Fertilize in spring and summer with a balanced fertilizer.

Where to Find Porotrichum superbum

Porotrichum superbum 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

Georg Ernst Ludwig Hampe (1795-1880): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Hampe' in the authors string.
Thomas Taylor (1775-1848): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Taylor' in the authors string.
The Bryophyte Nomenclator: Based on data supplied by Bryonames
Tropicos record: 35142346: Based on data supplied by Bryonames