Kingdom:
Phylum:
Hypnanae
Order:
Hypnales
Species:
subarbuscula
ID:
1172078

Status:
valid

Authors:
Broth.

Source:
tro

Year:
1921

Citation Micro:
Oefvers. Förh. Finska Vetensk.-Soc. 62 A(9): 22 1921

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001171416



Common Names

  • Small-branched Pterobryon
  • Small-branched Bristle Moss
  • Small-branched Bristle-moss


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Uses & Benefits

Pterobryon subarbuscula is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a ground cover. It is also used to stabilize soil on slopes and embankments. It has a high tolerance for drought and can be used to prevent erosion.

Cultivars, Varieties & Sub-species

Pterobryon subarbuscula var. longissima Nog.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Pterobryon subarbuscula is a small, white, star-shaped flower with five petals. The seed is a small, black, round seed. The seedlings are small, green, and have a single stem.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Cultivation and propagation of Pterobryon subarbuscula: This species can be propagated by division in spring or autumn. It can also be propagated from seed, which should be sown in a cold frame as soon as it is ripe. Division is best carried out in spring or autumn. Larger clumps can be replanted direct into their permanent positions, though it is best to pot up smaller clumps and grow them on in a cold frame until they are rooting well. Plant them out in the spring.

Where to Find Pterobryon subarbuscula

Pterobryon subarbuscula can be found in the western United States, from California to Colorado and east to Texas.

Species in the Pterobryaceae family

Calyptothecium acostatum, Calyptothecium prainii, Calyptothecium acutum, Calyptothecium bescherellei, Calyptothecium burmense, Calyptothecium duplicatum, Calyptothecium extensum, Calyptothecium hookeri, Calyptothecium nitidum, Calyptothecium oxyphyllum, Calyptothecium pinnatum, Calyptothecium ramosii, Calyptothecium recurvulum, Calyptothecium subacutum, Calyptothecium subhumile, Calyptothecium symphysodontoides, Calyptothecium urvilleanum, Calyptothecium wightii, Calyptothecium auriculatum, Calyptothecium integrifolium, Calyptothecium compressum, Calyptothecium pterobryoides, Calyptothecium squarrosulum, Calyptothecium phyllogonioides, Calyptothecium philippinense, Henicodium geniculatum, Hildebrandtiella cuspidans, Hildebrandtiella endotrichelloides, Hildebrandtiella longiseta, Hildebrandtiella phleoides, Jaegerina formosa, Jaegerina guatemalensis, Jaegerina luzonensis, Jaegerina plicata, Jaegerina robillardii, Jaegerina scariosa, Jaegerina solitaria, Jaegerina stolonifera, Jaegerina retrosquarrosa, Micralsopsis complanata, Muellerobryum whiteleggei, Neolindbergia deningeri, Neolindbergia rigida, Neolindbergia robusta, Neolindbergia rugosa, Neolindbergia vitiensis, Neolindbergia cladomnioides, Neolindbergia veloirae, Orthorrhynchidium planifrons, Orthostichopsis fornicata,

References

Viktor Ferdinand Brotherus (1849-1929): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Broth.' in the authors string.
The Bryophyte Nomenclator: Based on data supplied by Bryonames
Tropicos record: 35143602: Based on data supplied by Bryonames