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
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.
Where to Find Polytrichadelphus magellanicus
Polytrichadelphus magellanicus is found in the temperate regions of South America.
Species in the Polytrichadelphus genus
Polytrichadelphus archboldii,
Polytrichadelphus ciliatus,
Polytrichadelphus giganteus,
Polytrichadelphus grossidens,
Polytrichadelphus innovans,
Polytrichadelphus integrifolius,
Polytrichadelphus longisetus,
Polytrichadelphus magellanicus,
Polytrichadelphus nukahivensis,
Polytrichadelphus peruvianus,
Polytrichadelphus pseudopolytrichum,
Polytrichadelphus rubescens,
Polytrichadelphus spinosus,
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,