Kingdom:
Phylum:
Polytrichopsida
Order:
Polytrichales
Species:
magellanicus
ID:
1161060

Status:
valid

Authors:
(Hedw.) Mitt.

Source:
tro

Year:
1859

Citation Micro:
Journal of the Proceedings of the Linnean Society, Botany 4: 97. 1859

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001160398

Common Names

  • Polytrichadelphus magellanicus
  • Magellanicus Polytrichadelphus
  • Polytrichadelphus Magellanicus

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Description

Polytrichadelphus magellanicus (also called Magellan Polytrichum Moss, among many other common names) is a species of moss in the Polytrichaceae family. It is a medium-sized moss with a stem up to 7 cm long and leaves up to 3 mm long. It is found in Chile and Argentina, growing in wet, shady places, such as on the banks of streams and in forests.

Uses & Benefits

Polytrichadelphus magellanicus is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and parks, and is also used in the production of soil erosion control mats.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Polytrichadelphus magellanicus 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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Where to Find Polytrichadelphus magellanicus

Polytrichadelphus magellanicus is found in the temperate regions of South 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

Johann Hedwig (1730-1799): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Hedw.' 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: 35125113: Based on data supplied by Bryonames