Kingdom:
Phylum:
Polytrichopsida
Order:
Polytrichales
Genus:
Species:
japonicum
ID:
1158316

Status:
valid

Authors:
Sull. & Lesq.

Source:
tro

Year:
1859

Citation Micro:
Characters of some new Musci collected by Charles Wright in the North Pacific Exploring Expedition, under the Command of Captain John Rodgers, U.S.N.: 4. 1859

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001157654



Common Names

  • Pogonatum japonicum
  • Japonicum Pogonatum
  • Japanese Pogonatum


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Description

Pogonatum japonicum (also called Japanese Pogonatum, among many other common names) is a species of moss in the family Polytrichaceae. It is found in Japan. This species typically grows in moist, shady areas such as forests and meadows.

Uses & Benefits

Pogonatum japonicum is used in traditional medicine to treat various ailments such as fever, colds, and headaches. It is also used as an ornamental plant in gardens and landscapes.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Pogonatum japonicum is small and yellow, with a single yellow anther. The seed is a small, black, rounded structure, and the seedlings are small, dark green, and have a single leaf.

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Where to Find Pogonatum japonicum

Pogonatum japonicum is native to Japan.

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

Leo Lesquereux (1806-1889): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Lesq.' in the authors string.
William Starling Sullivant (1803-1873): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Sull.' in the authors string.
The Bryophyte Nomenclator: Based on data supplied by Bryonames
Tropicos record: 35119714: Based on data supplied by Bryonames