Kingdom:
Phylum:
Polytrichopsida
Order:
Polytrichales
Genus:
Species:
gracilifolium
ID:
1158295

Status:
valid

Authors:
Besch.

Source:
tro

Year:
1880

Citation Micro:
Annales des Sciences Naturelles; Botanique, sér. 6 10: 249. 1880

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001157633



Common Names

  • Pogonatum gracilifolium
  • Gracilifolium Pogonatum
  • Graceful-leaved Pogonatum


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Description

Pogonatum gracilifolium (also called Slender-Leaved Pogonatum, among many other common names) is a species of moss in the family Polytrichaceae. It is found in India, Nepal, and Pakistan. This species typically grows in moist, shady areas such as forests and meadows.

Uses & Benefits

Pogonatum gracilifolium is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a ground cover in landscaping.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flowers of Pogonatum gracilifolium are small and inconspicuous, with a single stamen. The seeds are tiny and black, and the seedlings are small and dark green.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Pogonatum gracilifolium is a species of moss native to the Northern Hemisphere. It is found in moist, shady areas, such as woodlands, and is often found growing on tree trunks. It can be propagated by spore or by division. The spores should be sown on a moist surface and kept in a shady area. Division should be done in spring or early summer, when the plant is actively growing. The divisions should be planted in moist, shady areas and kept moist until established.

Where to Find Pogonatum gracilifolium

Pogonatum gracilifolium can be found in the Northern Hemisphere, in areas with temperate climates.

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

Émile Bescherelle (1828-1903): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Besch.' in the authors string.
The Bryophyte Nomenclator: Based on data supplied by Bryonames
Tropicos record: 35119691: Based on data supplied by Bryonames