Status:
valid
Authors:
(Broth.) Broth.
Source:
tro
Year:
1922
Citation Micro:
J. Linn. Soc., Bot. 45: 492. 28 f. 11 1922
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001152336
Common Names
- Oblonga Plagiotheciopsis
- Oblong Plagiotheciopsis
- Oblonga Moss
Description
Plagiotheciopsis oblonga (also called Plagiotheciopsis oblonga, among many other common names) is a species of moss in the Plagiotheciaceae family. It is found in North America, Europe, and Asia. It grows in moist, shady places, such as woodlands and forests.
Uses & Benefits
Plagiotheciopsis oblonga is used as an ornamental plant, for erosion control, and as a ground cover. It is also used in landscaping and as a soil stabilizer.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
Flower: Plagiotheciopsis oblonga has small, white flowers with a yellow center. Seed: The seeds of Plagiotheciopsis oblonga are small and black. Seedlings: The seedlings of Plagiotheciopsis oblonga are thin and have a light green color.
Where to Find Plagiotheciopsis oblonga
Plagiotheciopsis oblonga can be found in tropical and subtropical regions of South America, Central America, and the Caribbean.
Species in the Plagiotheciopsis genus
Species in the Hypnaceae family
Acritodon nephophilus,
Austrohondaella limata,
Bryosedgwickia barlassinae,
Chryso-hypnum elegantulum,
Chryso-hypnum patens,
Chryso-hypnum diminutivum,
Chryso-hypnum demaretii,
Chryso-hypnum cavifolium,
Chryso-hypnum frondosum,
Chryso-hypnum crosbyi,
Chryso-hypnum hylophilum,
Chryso-hypnum rostratulum,
Chryso-hypnum smithii,
Crepidophyllum modestum,
Ctenidiadelphus plumularia,
Cyathothecium distichaceum,
Dacryophyllum falcifolium,
Ectropotheciella decrescens,
Ectropotheciella distichophylla,
Ectropotheciopsis novoguineensis,
Ectropothecium glossophylloides,
Ectropothecium laxirete,
Ectropothecium aciculare,
Ectropothecium adnatum,
Ectropothecium aeruginosum,
Ectropothecium affine,
Ectropothecium afromolluscum,
Ectropothecium andrei,
Ectropothecium aneitense,
Ectropothecium angusto-textum,
Ectropothecium anisophyllum,
Ectropothecium annamense,
Ectropothecium arcuatum,
Ectropothecium arfakense,
Ectropothecium aubertii,
Ectropothecium aureo-crispum,
Ectropothecium aureum,
Ectropothecium aurifolium,
Ectropothecium barbelloides,
Ectropothecium bingerianum,
Ectropothecium bowiei,
Ectropothecium brachycladulum,
Ectropothecium brevifalcatum,
Ectropothecium buitenzorgii,
Ectropothecium burmense,
Ectropothecium campaniforme,
Ectropothecium campanulatum,
Ectropothecium capillisetum,
Ectropothecium carolinarum,
Ectropothecium chamissonis,