Kingdom:
Phylum:
Hypnanae
Order:
Hypnales
Genus:
Species:
chlorophyllum
ID:
1152483

Status:
valid

Authors:
(Hornsch.) Müll. Hal. ex Broth.

Source:
tro

Year:
1897

Citation Micro:
Flora 83: 340 1897

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001151821



Common Names

  • Pilosium chlorophyllum
  • Chlorophyllum Pilosium
  • Pilosium Green


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Description

Pilosium chlorophyllum (also called Pilopogon chlorophyllum, among many other common names) is a small, perennial herb with a creeping rhizome. It is native to tropical and subtropical regions of the Americas, and is found in moist, shady habitats. It has slender, erect stems and small, ovate leaves with entire margins.

Uses & Benefits

Pilosium chlorophyllum is used as a soil stabilizer in horticulture and landscaping, as well as a natural fertilizer for crops.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Pilosium chlorophyllum has small, yellow flowers with five petals. The seeds are small, black and round. The seedlings have long, thin stems and narrow, pointed leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Pilosium chlorophyllum can be propagated by seed or division. When propagating by seed, sow the seeds in a well-draining soil mix and keep the soil moist. When propagating by division, divide the plant in spring or early summer and replant in a well-draining soil mix. Keep the soil moist and provide plenty of light.

Where to Find Pilosium chlorophyllum

Pilosium chlorophyllum can be found in the temperate regions of North America, Europe, and Asia.

Species in the Pilosium genus

Species in the Stereophyllaceae family

Catagoniopsis berteroana, Entodontopsis contorte-operculata, Entodontopsis radicalis, Entodontopsis leucostega, Entodontopsis nitens, Entodontopsis anceps, Entodontopsis angustiretis, Entodontopsis mexicana, Entodontopsis pygmaea, Entodontopsis rhynchostegioides, Entodontopsis rufescens, Entodontopsis sedgwickii, Entodontopsis setschwanica, Entodontopsis tavoyensis, Entodontopsis tenuinervis, Entodontopsis wightii, Entodontopsis cultelliformis, Juratzkaea indica, Juratzkaea seminervis, Juratzkaea argentinica, Juratzkaea incisa, Pilosium chlorophyllum, Sciuroleskea mittenii, Sciuroleskea xanthophylla, Stenocarpidium leucodon, Stereophyllum andungense, Stereophyllum aptychopsis, Stereophyllum bremondii, Stereophyllum cataractarum, Stereophyllum jamaicense, Stereophyllum laxirete, Stereophyllum lepidopiloides, Stereophyllum leucothallum, Stereophyllum macrocarpum, Stereophyllum radiculosum, Stereophyllum subacuminatum, Stereophyllum vitiense, Stereophyllum favaroi, Stereophyllum acutum,

References

Christian Friedrich Hornschuch (1793-1850): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Hornsch.' in the authors string.
Karl Müller (1818-1899): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Müll.Hal.' in the authors string.
The Bryophyte Nomenclator: Based on data supplied by Bryonames
Tropicos record: 35109167: Based on data supplied by Bryonames