Kingdom:
Phylum:
Bryanae
Order:
Splachnales
Genus:
Species:
resectum
ID:
1191169

Status:
valid

Authors:
(Haller ex Brid.) P. Beauv.

Source:
tro

Year:
1805

Citation Micro:
Prodr. Aethéogam. 94 1805

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001190507



Common Names

  • Splachnum Resectum
  • Resected Splachnum
  • Resected Splachnum Moss


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Description

Splachnum resectum (also called Resect Splachnum, among many other common names) is a small moss species with yellow-green to yellow-brown stems and leaves. It is native to North America, Europe, and Asia, and is found in moist, acidic habitats such as bogs, swamps, and wet meadows.

Uses & Benefits

Splachnum resectum is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a groundcover in shady areas. It is also used as a medicinal plant to treat skin diseases, wounds, and ulcers.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Splachnum resectum is a small, white, star-shaped flower with 6 petals. The seed is a small, black, oval-shaped seed. The seedlings are small and green with a single cotyledon.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Splachnum resectum is a perennial plant that can be propagated by division or cuttings. It prefers a moist, well-drained soil in full sun to partial shade. It can tolerate some drought but will do best with regular watering. It is not very cold hardy and should be protected from frost.

Where to Find Splachnum resectum

Splachnum resectum is found in moist to wet soils in boreal and temperate regions of North America, Europe, and Asia.

Splachnum resectum FAQ

What is the scientific name of Splachnum resectum?

Splachnum resectum

What type of plant is Splachnum resectum?

Moss

Where is Splachnum resectum found?

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

Palisot de Beauvois (1752-1820): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'P.Beauv.' in the authors string.
Albrecht von Haller (1708-1777): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Haller' in the authors string.
Samuel Elisée Bridel-Brideri (1762-1828): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Brid.' in the authors string.
The Bryophyte Nomenclator: Based on data supplied by Bryonames
Tropicos record: 35176442: Based on data supplied by Bryonames