Kingdom:
Phylum:
Bryanae
Order:
Splachnales
Genus:
Species:
ampullaceum
ID:
1191129

Status:
valid

Authors:
Hedw.

Source:
tro

Year:
1801

Citation Micro:
Sp. Musc. Frond. 55 1801

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001190467



Common Names

  • Splachnum ampullaceum
  • Ampullaceum Splachnum
  • Splachnum Moss


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Uses & Benefits

Splachnum ampullaceum is used as a decorative plant in gardens and as a ground cover. It is also used as a soil stabilizer and erosion control.

Cultivars, Varieties & Sub-species

Splachnum ampullaceum var. brevisetum C. Gao

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Splachnum ampullaceum is a small, yellowish-green, star-shaped flower with five to six petals. The seed is a small, dark brown, ovoid capsule with a single seed inside. The seedling is a small, green, grass-like plant.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Splachnum ampullaceum can be propagated by division of the rhizomes or by sowing spores. It prefers moist, shady conditions and can be grown in a variety of soils. It is best grown in a humus-rich, well-drained soil in a partially shaded position.

Where to Find Splachnum ampullaceum

Splachnum ampullaceum can be found in wet, acidic habitats in North America, Europe, and Asia.

Species in the Splachnaceae family

Aplodon wormskioldii, Brachymitrion cochabambae, Brachymitrion laciniatum, Brachymitrion moritzianum, Brachymitrion pocsii, Brachymitrion jamesonii, Moseniella ulei, Moseniella brasiliensis, Splachnum pensylvanicum, Splachnum adolphi-friederici, Splachnum ampullaceum, Splachnum austriacum, Splachnum luteum, Splachnum melanocaulon, Splachnum resectum, Splachnum rubrum, Splachnum sphaericum, Splachnum turbinatum, Splachnum vasculosum, Splachnum weberbaueri, Splachnum adamsianum, Tayloria acuminata, Tayloria alpicola, Tayloria altorum, Tayloria arenaria, Tayloria borneensis, Tayloria callophylla, Tayloria chiapensis, Tayloria dubyi, Tayloria froelichiana, Tayloria gunnii, Tayloria hornschuchii, Tayloria indica, Tayloria isleana, Tayloria jacquemontii, Tayloria kilimandscharica, Tayloria lingulata, Tayloria longiseta, Tayloria magellanica, Tayloria mirabilis, Tayloria novo-guinensis, Tayloria octoblepharum, Tayloria orthodonta, Tayloria purpurascens, Tayloria recurvimarginata, Tayloria reinerii, Tayloria rudolphiana, Tayloria sandwicensis, Tayloria scabriseta, Tayloria serrata,

References

Johann Hedwig (1730-1799): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Hedw.' in the authors string.
The Bryophyte Nomenclator: Based on data supplied by Bryonames
Tropicos record: 35176372: Based on data supplied by Bryonames