Kingdom:
Phylum:
Polytrichopsida
Order:
Polytrichales
Species:
subcarinatum
ID:
1170971

Status:
valid

Authors:
Hampe

Source:
tro

Year:
1874

Citation Micro:
Videnskabelige Meddelelser fra Dansk Naturhistorisk Forening i Kjøbenhavn ser. 3, 6: 150. 1874

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001170309



Common Names

  • Polytrichum subcarinatum
  • Subcarinate haircap moss
  • Haircap Moss


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Description

Polytrichum subcarinatum (also called 'Keeled Haircap Moss' and 'Keeled Polytrichum', among many other common names) is a moss species in the Polytrichaceae family. It is found in the temperate regions of the Northern Hemisphere, and is typically found in moist, shady habitats such as woodlands, meadows, and bogs.

Uses & Benefits

Polytrichum subcarinatum is used as a soil stabilizer and for erosion control. It is also used in the production of compost and as a mulch for gardens.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Polytrichum subcarinatum is a small, yellowish-green, cylindrical structure. The seed is a small, yellowish-green, cylindrical structure. The seedlings are small, yellowish-green, cylindrical structures.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Cultivation and propagation of Polytrichum subcarinatum can be done by division of the clumps or by sowing the spores. Division of the clumps should be done in the spring or fall. Spores should be sown in a moist, well-drained, sandy-peaty soil. The soil should be kept moist and in a shady location. The spores should germinate in 1-2 months.

Where to Find Polytrichum subcarinatum

Polytrichum subcarinatum is found in 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

Georg Ernst Ludwig Hampe (1795-1880): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Hampe' in the authors string.
The Bryophyte Nomenclator: Based on data supplied by Bryonames
Tropicos record: 35141883: Based on data supplied by Bryonames