Kingdom:
Phylum:
Polytrichopsida
Order:
Polytrichales
Species:
gracilisetum
ID:
1170757

Status:
valid

Authors:
Besch. ex Müll. Hal.

Source:
tro

Year:
1900

Citation Micro:
Genera Muscorum Frondosorum: 175. 1900

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001170095





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Description

Polytrichum gracilisetum (also called Gracilisetous Polytrichum, among many other common names) is a species of moss native to Europe and Asia. It is a small, tufted moss with short, erect stems, and lanceolate leaves. It typically grows in moist, sandy soils, and is often found in grasslands and open woodlands.

Uses & Benefits

Polytrichum gracilisetum is used in horticulture and landscaping for its attractive foliage and can be used to make wreaths and other decorations. It is also used as a soil stabilizer and for erosion control.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Polytrichum gracilisetum has small, yellowish-green flowers, which are borne in a terminal spike. The seeds are small, brown and oval-shaped. The seedlings are small, with a single, erect stem and a tuft of leaves at the apex.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Polytrichum gracilisetum can be propagated by spores or division of the plant. It prefers moist, well-drained soil in partial shade. It is best grown in acidic soils and can tolerate temperatures as low as -20°F (-29°C).

Where to Find Polytrichum gracilisetum

Polytrichum gracilisetum is native to the temperate regions of the world, including parts of Europe, North America, and Asia.

Species in the Polytrichum genus

Polytrichum torquatum, Polytrichum angustifolium, Polytrichum autranii, Polytrichum brachymitrium, Polytrichum breviceps, Polytrichum circinnatulum, Polytrichum commune, Polytrichum cupreum, Polytrichum elegans, Polytrichum elongatum, Polytrichum ericoides, Polytrichum gracilisetum, Polytrichum hyperboreum, Polytrichum jensenii, Polytrichum juniperellum, Polytrichum juniperinum, Polytrichum microcephalum, Polytrichum micropysix, Polytrichum oerstedianum, Polytrichum parvum, Polytrichum piliferum, Polytrichum polakowskyi, Polytrichum recurvatum, Polytrichum recurvipilum, Polytrichum stolonigerum, Polytrichum strictum, Polytrichum subcarinatum, Polytrichum subpilosum, Polytrichum swartzii, Polytrichum tonkinense, Polytrichum trachythecium, Polytrichum vaginatum, Polytrichum xanthopilum, Polytrichum stefureacii, Polytrichum perigoniale, Polytrichum densifolium, Polytrichum formosum, Polytrichum longisetum, Polytrichum appalachianum, Polytrichum ohioense, Polytrichum pallidisetum, Polytrichum papillosum,

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

Karl Müller (1818-1899): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Müll.Hal.' 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: 35141511: Based on data supplied by Bryonames