Kingdom:
Phylum:
Polytrichopsida
Order:
Polytrichales
Species:
longisetum
ID:
1170813

Status:
valid

Authors:
Sw. ex Brid.

Source:
tro

Year:
1801

Citation Micro:
Journal für die Botanik 1800(1[2]): 286. 1801

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001170151



Common Names

  • Long-Set Moss
  • Polytrichum Moss
  • Tall Moss


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Uses & Benefits

Polytrichum longisetum 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.

Cultivars, Varieties & Sub-species

Polytrichum longisetum var. anomalum (Milde) G.L. Sm.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Polytrichum longisetum is small and inconspicuous, with a single stamen and a single pistil. The seed is a small, round, dark brown spore. The seedlings are small, with a single leaf and a single root.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Polytrichum longisetum is a moss species that can be propagated through spore dispersal or division of the plant. It is best grown in moist, shady areas with acidic soil. The soil should be kept moist during the growing season, as the plant will not tolerate dry conditions. It is also sensitive to fertilizers, so it is important to use a low-nitrogen fertilizer or none at all.

Where to Find Polytrichum longisetum

Polytrichum longisetum can be found in moist, shady areas in the northern hemisphere, including North America, Europe, 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

Olof Swartz (1760-1817): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Sw.' 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: 35141619: Based on data supplied by Bryonames