Kingdom:
Phylum:
Polytrichopsida
Order:
Polytrichales
Species:
sphaerothecium
ID:
1205491

Status:
valid

Authors:
(Besch.) J.-P. Frahm

Source:
tro

Year:
1995

Citation Micro:
Kleine Kryptogamenflora, 6 Auflage 4: 142. 1995

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001204829



Common Names

  • Polytrichastrum sphaerothecium
  • Common Haircap Moss
  • Cushion Moss


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Description

Polytrichastrum sphaerothecium (also called Sphaerothecium Polytrichastrum, among many other common names) is a small, yellow-green, thalloid liverwort. It is native to North America, and it grows in moist, shady habitats.

Uses & Benefits

Polytrichastrum sphaerothecium is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a houseplant due to its attractive foliage and flowers. It is also used in traditional medicine to treat a variety of ailments.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Polytrichastrum sphaerothecium has small yellow flowers with four petals. The seeds are small, black and round. The seedlings have two cotyledons.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Cultivation and propagation of Polytrichastrum sphaerothecium is best done in moist, well-drained soils in full sun to partial shade. It can be propagated by division or by seed. Division should be done in the spring or early summer. Seeds should be sown in the spring in a moist, well-drained soil and kept moist until germination.

Where to Find Polytrichastrum sphaerothecium

Polytrichastrum sphaerothecium is found in tropical and subtropical regions of Africa, Asia, and Australia.

Polytrichastrum sphaerothecium FAQ

What is the scientific name of Polytrichastrum sphaerothecium?

Polytrichastrum sphaerothecium

What is the common name of Polytrichastrum sphaerothecium?

Spherical Polytrichastrum

What is the habitat of Polytrichastrum sphaerothecium?

It is found in moist, shady forests in the western United States.

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

Jan-Peter Frahm (1945-2014): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'J.-P.Frahm' in the authors string.
Émile Bescherelle (1828-1903): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Besch.' in the authors string.
The Bryophyte Nomenclator: Based on data supplied by Bryonames
Tropicos record: 35204845: Based on data supplied by Bryonames