Kingdom:
Phylum:
Polytrichopsida
Order:
Polytrichales
Genus:
Species:
microphyllum
ID:
1158348

Status:
valid

Authors:
(Dozy & Molk.) Dozy & Molk.

Source:
tro

Year:
1856

Citation Micro:
Bryologia Javanica 1: 39. 1856

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001157686



Common Names

  • Pogonatum microphyllum
  • Microphyllum Bearded Moss
  • Microphyllum Pogonatum


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Uses & Benefits

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

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Pogonatum microphyllum has a small, yellowish-green flower with a short, curved style. The seed is a small, black, ovoid-shaped spore. The seedlings are small, green, and have a single, long, narrow leaf.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Pogonatum microphyllum is a species of moss that is native to the Caribbean and Central America. It is a small, tufted moss that grows in humid, shady areas. It can be propagated by division or by spores. It prefers moist, well-drained soil and partial shade. It can be grown in containers or in the garden.

Where to Find Pogonatum microphyllum

Pogonatum microphyllum 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

Julian(us) Hendrik Molkenboer (1816-1854): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Molk.' in the authors string.
Frans Dozy (1807-1856): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Dozy' in the authors string.
The Bryophyte Nomenclator: Based on data supplied by Bryonames
Tropicos record: 35119754: Based on data supplied by Bryonames