Kingdom:
Phylum:
Dicranidae
Order:
Pottiales
Species:
grandiglobum
ID:
1160823

Status:
valid

Authors:
Lindb.

Source:
tro

Year:
1875

Citation Micro:
J. Bot. 13: 168 1875

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001160161

Common Names

  • Pleurophascum grandiglobum
  • Grandiglobum Pleurophascum
  • Grandiglobum Moss

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Uses & Benefits

Pleurophascum grandiglobum is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and landscapes. It is also used as a ground cover in rock gardens and as an accent plant in containers. The plant has a low-growing, spreading habit and is drought tolerant. It is also deer and rabbit resistant.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Pleurophascum grandiglobum is a small, yellowish-green, star-shaped flower. The seed of Pleurophascum grandiglobum is a small, dark brown, round seed. The seedlings of Pleurophascum grandiglobum are small, dark green, and have a single, short stem.

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Where to Find Pleurophascum grandiglobum

Pleurophascum grandiglobum is found in moist, shady habitats in Europe, North Africa, and Asia.

References

Sextus Otto Lindberg (1835-1889): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Lindb.' in the authors string.
The Bryophyte Nomenclator: Based on data supplied by Bryonames
Tropicos record: 35124765: Based on data supplied by Bryonames