Kingdom:
Phylum:
Polytrichopsida
Order:
Polytrichales
Species:
giganteus
ID:
1161051

Status:
valid

Authors:
(Hook.) Mitt.

Source:
tro

Year:
1869

Citation Micro:
Journal of the Linnean Society, Botany 12: 609. 1869

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001160389

Common Names

  • Polytrichadelphus giganteus
  • Giganteus Polytrichadelphus
  • Polytrichadelphus Giganteus

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Description

Polytrichadelphus giganteus (also called Giganteus Polytrichum Moss, among many other common names) is a species of moss in the Polytrichaceae family. It is a large moss with a stem up to 10 cm long and leaves up to 4 mm long. It is found in New Zealand, growing in wet, shady places, such as on the banks of streams and in forests.

Uses & Benefits

Polytrichadelphus giganteus is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a source of food for livestock. It is also used in traditional medicine to treat a variety of ailments.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Polytrichadelphus giganteus has small, yellowish-green flowers that are borne on long, thin stems. The seeds are small and black, and the seedlings are small and delicate.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Polytrichadelphus giganteus can be propagated by division or by spores. It prefers moist, acidic soils and partial shade. It is tolerant of a wide range of temperatures and can be grown in USDA hardiness zones 5-9.

Where to Find Polytrichadelphus giganteus

Polytrichadelphus giganteus is found in temperate and boreal regions of the Northern Hemisphere, including Europe, Asia, and North America.

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 Jackson Hooker (1785-1865): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Hook.' 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: 35125103: Based on data supplied by Bryonames