Kingdom:
Phylum:
Polytrichopsida
Order:
Polytrichales
Genus:
Species:
proliferum
ID:
1158405

Status:
valid

Authors:
(Griff.) Mitt.

Source:
tro

Year:
1859

Citation Micro:
Journal of the Proceedings of the Linnean Society, Botany, Supplement 1(2): 152. 1859

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001157743



Common Names

  • Pogonatum proliferum
  • Proliferous Bearded Moss
  • Proliferous Beard Moss


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Description

Pogonatum proliferum (also called Proliferum Feathermoss, among many other common names) is a species of moss found in tropical and subtropical regions of the world. It is a small, tufted plant with short, erect stems and small, ovate leaves. It is found in moist, shady habitats, such as forests, woodlands, and along streams.

Uses & Benefits

Pogonatum proliferum has been used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as an ingredient in perfumes. It has also been used in traditional medicine to treat fever, colds, and headaches.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Pogonatum proliferum is a small, greenish-brown spike with a yellowish tinge. The seed is a small, dark brown, triangular-shaped spore. The seedlings are small, greenish-brown, with a yellowish tinge.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Pogonatum proliferum can be propagated by spores or by division of the rhizome. It prefers a moist, shady environment and should be grown in a soil that is rich in organic matter. It should be watered regularly, but not allowed to become waterlogged. Fertilizer should be applied in spring and summer.

Where to Find Pogonatum proliferum

Pogonatum proliferum can be found in North America, Europe, and Asia.

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

William Griffith (1810-1845): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Griff.' in the authors string.
William Mitten (1819-1906): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Mitt.' in the authors string.
The Bryophyte Nomenclator: Based on data supplied by Bryonames
Tropicos record: 35119825: Based on data supplied by Bryonames