Kingdom:
Phylum:
Polytrichopsida
Order:
Polytrichales
Genus:
Species:
brachyphyllum
ID:
1158229

Status:
valid

Authors:
(Michx.) P. Beauv.

Source:
tro

Year:
1805

Citation Micro:
Prodrome des Cinquième et Sixième Familles de l'Aethéogamie: 84. 1805

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001157567



Common Names

  • Short-Leaved Pogonatum
  • Pogonatum brachyphyllum
  • Short-Leaved Pogonatum Moss


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Uses & Benefits

Pogonatum brachyphyllum is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a ground cover. It is also used to help stabilize soil and for erosion control.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Pogonatum brachyphyllum has small, yellow flowers with six petals. The seeds are small, black and oval-shaped. The seedlings are small and have two long leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Pogonatum brachyphyllum is a species of moss that can be propagated by division or by spore. It prefers moist, shady areas and can be grown in a wide range of soil types. It is best grown in a potting mix with a pH of 5.5-7.0, and should be watered regularly. It should be fertilized every two weeks with a balanced fertilizer. It can be propagated by division in spring or early summer, or by spore in late summer or early fall.

Where to Find Pogonatum brachyphyllum

Pogonatum brachyphyllum is found in the wetter parts of Europe and North America.

Species in the Pogonatum genus

Pogonatum minus, Pogonatum aloides, Pogonatum belangeri, Pogonatum brachyphyllum, Pogonatum campylocarpon, Pogonatum capense, Pogonatum cirratum, Pogonatum comosum, Pogonatum congolense, Pogonatum contortum, Pogonatum convolutum, Pogonatum dentatum, Pogonatum fastigiatum, Pogonatum geheebii, Pogonatum gracilifolium, Pogonatum inflexum, Pogonatum japonicum, Pogonatum lamellosum, Pogonatum marginatum, Pogonatum microphyllum, Pogonatum microstomum, Pogonatum nanum, Pogonatum neesii, Pogonatum neglectum, Pogonatum neocaledonicum, Pogonatum nudiusculum, Pogonatum otaruense, Pogonatum patulum, Pogonatum pensilvanicum, Pogonatum pergranulatum, Pogonatum perichaetiale, Pogonatum peruvianum, Pogonatum procerum, Pogonatum proliferum, Pogonatum rufisetum, Pogonatum rutteri, Pogonatum semipellucidum, Pogonatum spinulosum, Pogonatum subfuscatum, Pogonatum subtortile, Pogonatum subulatum, Pogonatum tahitense, Pogonatum tortile, Pogonatum tubulosum, Pogonatum urnigerum, Pogonatum usambaricum, Pogonatum volvatum, Pogonatum nipponicum, Pogonatum philippinense, Pogonatum misimense,

Species in the Polytrichaceae family

Alophosia azorica, Atrichopsis compressa, Atrichopsis angulata, Atrichopsis australis, Atrichopsis bellii, Atrichopsis capensis, Atrichopsis crispula, Atrichopsis erosa, Atrichopsis laxifolia, Atrichopsis mexicana, Atrichopsis minima, Atrichopsis tapes, Atrichopsis tenuirostris, Atrichopsis tetragona, Atrichopsis trichodon, Atrichopsis tristaniensis, Atrichum cylindricum, Atrichum altecristatum, Atrichum longifolium, Atrichum androgynum, Atrichum angustatum, Atrichum crispulum, Atrichum crispum, Atrichum flavisetum, Atrichum muelleri, Atrichum oerstedianum, Atrichum polycarpum, Atrichum rhystophyllum, Atrichum selwynii, Atrichum subserratum, Atrichum tenellum, Atrichum undulatum, Atrichum yakushimense, Atrichum laoshanense, Bartramiopsis lescurii, Dawsonia beccarii, Dawsonia gigantea, Dawsonia grandis, Dawsonia insignis, Dawsonia lativaginata, Dawsonia longiseta, Dawsonia papuana, Dawsonia polytrichoides, Dawsonia pullei, Dawsonia superba, Dendroligotrichum tongariroense, Dendroligotrichum dendroides, Dendroligotrichum squamosum, Hebantia rigida, Itatiella ulei,

References

Palisot de Beauvois (1752-1820): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'P.Beauv.' in the authors string.
André Michaux (1746-1802): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Michx.' in the authors string.
The Bryophyte Nomenclator: Based on data supplied by Bryonames
Tropicos record: 35119611: Based on data supplied by Bryonames