Uses & Benefits
Pogonatum usambaricum has been used for its medicinal properties, as a food source, and as a source of fiber for weaving and other crafts.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
Pogonatum usambaricum has a small flower that is yellowish-green in color and is arranged in a spiral pattern. The seeds are small, round and black in color. The seedlings are small and thin with a single leaf.
Cultivation and Propagation
Pogonatum usambaricum is a species of moss that is found in Asia. It is a small, tufted moss that grows in moist, shady areas. It is propagated by division of the tufts or by spores. Cultivation is best done in moist, shady areas with acidic soil. It is best to keep the soil moist, but not wet, and to fertilize the moss with a balanced fertilizer once a year.