Kingdom:
Phylum:
Polytrichopsida
Order:
Polytrichales
Species:
aequinoctiale
ID:
1171919

Status:
valid

Authors:
(Müll. Hal.) Schimp.

Source:
tro

Year:
1897

Citation Micro:
Nuovo Giornale Botanico Italiano, Nuova Serie 4: 166. 1897

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001171257



Common Names

  • Equinoctial False Scleropodium Moss
  • Equinoctial Pseudoscleropodium Moss
  • False Scleropodium Moss


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Description

Psilopilum aequinoctiale (also called Equinox Moss, among many other common names) is a species of moss native to South America. It is a small, tufted moss with a yellowish-green color and a soft texture. It is found in moist, shady areas in forests, grasslands, and other habitats.

Uses & Benefits

Psilopilum afrolaevigatum is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a ground cover. It is also used for erosion control.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Psilopilum aequinoctiale is small, white and bell-shaped. Its seeds are small and black, and its seedlings are small and thin.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Psilopilum aequinoctiale is a tropical plant that is best grown in a warm, humid environment. It prefers full sun and well-draining soil. Propagation is done through stem cuttings or division of the plant.

Where to Find Psilopilum aequinoctiale

Psilopilum aequinoctiale is native to the Mediterranean region, and can be found in rocky areas and on walls.

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

Wilhelm Philippe Schimper (1808-1880): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Schimp.' in the authors string.
Karl Müller (1818-1899): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Müll.Hal.' in the authors string.
The Bryophyte Nomenclator: Based on data supplied by Bryonames
Tropicos record: 35143342: Based on data supplied by Bryonames