Splachnobryum procerrimum - Uses, Benefits & Common Names
Kingdom:
Phylum:
Dicranidae
Order:
Pottiales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
procerrimum
ID:
1191113
Status:
valid
Authors:
Dixon & P. de la Varde
Source:
tro
Year:
1928
Citation Micro:
Ann. Cryptog. Exot. 1: 38. 2 f. 2 1928
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001190451
Common Names
- Splachnobryum Procerrimum
- Tall Moss
- Tall Bog Moss
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesDescription
Splachnobryum procerrimum (also called 'Tall Moss', among many other common names) is a species of moss in the Splachnobryaceae family. It is a small, yellow-green moss with a creeping growth habit. It is native to tropical regions of Asia and Africa, and is commonly found in moist, shady habitats.
Uses & Benefits
Splachnobryum procerrimum is often used as a decorative plant in gardens and is known for its ability to tolerate a wide range of temperatures and humidity levels. It can also be used to provide ground cover in areas where grass may not be able to grow.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
Splachnobryum procerrimum flowers are small and inconspicuous, usually greenish-brown in color. The seeds are small and black. The seedlings are small and green with a single leaf.
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesCultivation and Propagation
Splachnobryum procerrimum 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 Splachnobryum procerrimum
Splachnobryum procerrimum can be found in tropical and subtropical regions of Africa, Asia, and Australia.
Species in the Splachnobryum genus
Splachnobryum limbatum, Splachnobryum aquaticum, Splachnobryum assamicum, Splachnobryum gracile, Splachnobryum novae-guineae, Splachnobryum obtusum, Splachnobryum oorschotii, Splachnobryum valdiviae, Splachnobryum wiemansii, Splachnobryum crassinervium, Splachnobryum temasekensis, Splachnobryum procerrimum,
Species in the Splachnobryaceae family
Splachnobryum limbatum, Splachnobryum aquaticum, Splachnobryum assamicum, Splachnobryum gracile, Splachnobryum novae-guineae, Splachnobryum obtusum, Splachnobryum oorschotii, Splachnobryum valdiviae, Splachnobryum wiemansii, Splachnobryum crassinervium, Splachnobryum temasekensis, Splachnobryum procerrimum, Koponobryum bengalense, Koponobryum papillosum,
References
Hugh Neville Dixon (1861-1944): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Dixon' in the authors string.
Robert André Léopold Potier de la Varde (1878-1961): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'P.de la Varde' in the authors string.
The Bryophyte Nomenclator: Based on data supplied by Bryonames
Tropicos record: 35176334: Based on data supplied by Bryonames