Kingdom:
Phylum:
Polytrichopsida
Order:
Polytrichales
Species:
sexangulare
ID:
1187374

Status:
valid

Authors:
(Flörke ex Brid.) G.L. Sm.

Source:
tro

Year:
1971

Citation Micro:
Memoirs of The New York Botanical Garden 21(3): 37. 1971

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001186712



Common Names

  • Polytrichastrum sexangulare
  • Six-angled Haircap Moss
  • Six-angled Polytrichastrum Moss


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Uses & Benefits

Polytrichastrum sexangulare is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and parks. It is also used as a ground cover to reduce soil erosion and to provide habitat for wildlife.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Polytrichastrum sexangulare has small white flowers with a yellow center. The seeds are small and black. The seedlings are small and light green.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Polytrichastrum sexangulare can be propagated by division or by seed. When propagating by division, the plant should be divided in the spring or early summer. When propagating by seed, the seeds should be sown in a well-drained, sandy soil in the spring and kept moist. The plants should be placed in a sunny location and should be fertilized regularly.

Where to Find Polytrichastrum sexangulare

Polytrichastrum sexangulare can be found in Europe, North Africa, and Asia.

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

Heinrich Gustav Flörke (1764-1835): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Flörke' in the authors string.
Gary Lane Smith Merrill (b.1939): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'G.L.Sm.' in the authors string.
Samuel Elisée Bridel-Brideri (1762-1828): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Brid.' in the authors string.
The Bryophyte Nomenclator: Based on data supplied by Bryonames
Tropicos record: 35169094: Based on data supplied by Bryonames