Kingdom:
Phylum:
Polytrichopsida
Order:
Polytrichales
Species:
rubescens
ID:
1170658

Status:
valid

Authors:
(Mitt.) G.L. Sm.

Source:
tro

Year:
1969

Citation Micro:
Phytologia 18: 403. 1969

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001169996

Common Names

  • Polytrichadelphus rubescens
  • Rubescens Polytrichadelphus
  • Rubescens Moss

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Uses & Benefits

Polytrichadelphus rubescens is used as an ornamental plant and is known for its attractive foliage.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Polytrichadelphus rubescens is small and white, with a yellow center. The seeds are small and round, and the seedlings are short and thin.

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Where to Find Polytrichadelphus rubescens

Polytrichadelphus rubescens can be found in the tropical and subtropical regions of Central and South America, including Mexico, Guatemala, Costa Rica, Panama, Colombia, Venezuela, and Brazil.

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 Mitten (1819-1906): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Mitt.' in the authors string.
Gary Lane Smith Merrill (b.1939): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'G.L.Sm.' in the authors string.
The Bryophyte Nomenclator: Based on data supplied by Bryonames
Tropicos record: 35141349: Based on data supplied by Bryonames