Kingdom:
Phylum:
Bryanae
Order:
Splachnales
Genus:
Species:
pensylvanicum
ID:
1187038

Status:
valid

Authors:
(Brid.) Grout ex H.A. Crum

Source:
tro

Year:
1966

Citation Micro:
Bryologist 69: 206 1966

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001186376



Common Names

  • Splachnum pensylvanicum
  • Pennsylvania Splachnum
  • Pennsylvania Liverwort


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Description

Splachnum pensylvanicum (also called 'Pennsylvania Splachnum', among many other common names) is a small, tufted moss with leaves that are ovate-lanceolate in shape. It is native to tropical and subtropical regions of Asia, and typically grows in moist, shady habitats.

Uses & Benefits

Splachnum pensylvanicum is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and for landscaping purposes.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Splachnum pensylvanicum has small, yellow-green flowers and its seeds are small, brown and ovate-elliptic in shape. Its seedlings are small and have a single leaf.

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Where to Find Splachnum pensylvanicum

Splachnum pensylvanicum can be found in North America, particularly in the Northeast.

Splachnum pensylvanicum FAQ

What is the scientific name of Splachnum pensylvanicum?

Splachnum pensylvanicum

What is the common name of Splachnum pensylvanicum?

Pensylvanicum

Where is Splachnum pensylvanicum found?

It is found in North America

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

Howard Alvin Crum (1922-2002): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'H.A.Crum' in the authors string.
Samuel Elisée Bridel-Brideri (1762-1828): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Brid.' in the authors string.
Abel Joel Grout (1867-1947): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Grout' in the authors string.
The Bryophyte Nomenclator: Based on data supplied by Bryonames
Tropicos record: 35168474: Based on data supplied by Bryonames