Vesicularia subulata - Uses, Benefits & Common Names
Kingdom:
Phylum:
Hypnanae
Order:
Hypnales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
subulata
ID:
1537410
Status:
valid
Authors:
(Broth.) J.T. Wynns & Frank Müll.
Source:
rhakhis
Year:
2020
Citation Micro:
Journal of Bryology. 42(2): 176. 2020
WFO Identifier:
wfo-1000019826
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Vesicularia subulata (also called Subulate vesicularia, among many other common names) is a species of moss in the Pterigynandraceae family. It is native to India and is found in forests, grasslands, and shrublands. It has a yellowish-green color and is a small, delicate moss.
Uses & Benefits
Vesicularia subulata is used as an ornamental plant and is also used in landscaping. It is also used as a soil stabilizer and erosion control.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
The flower of Vesicularia subulata is small, yellowish-green and has 6 petals. The seed is a small, dark brown capsule with a single seed inside. The seedling is a small, yellowish-green plant with a single stem.
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesCultivation and Propagation
Vesicularia subulata is a terrestrial moss that can be propagated by division. It prefers moist, shady environments and can be cultivated in a pot or in the ground. It is best to keep the soil moist and lightly fertilized. It can also be propagated from spores.
Where to Find Vesicularia subulata
Vesicularia subulata is native to the eastern United States, from New York to Florida.
Vesicularia subulata FAQ
What is the scientific name of Vesicularia subulata?
Vesicularia subulata
What type of plant is Vesicularia subulata?
Fern
Where is Vesicularia subulata found?
Central America
Species in the Vesicularia genus
Vesicularia acinacifolia, Vesicularia albo-viridis, Vesicularia amboinensis, Vesicularia angustifolia, Vesicularia anisothecia, Vesicularia aperta, Vesicularia aquatilis, Vesicularia argentinica, Vesicularia ayresii, Vesicularia bescherellei, Vesicularia borealis, Vesicularia brachytheciopsis, Vesicularia buruensis, Vesicularia caloblasta, Vesicularia calodictyon, Vesicularia chlorotica, Vesicularia codonopyxis, Vesicularia combae, Vesicularia crassiramea, Vesicularia cruegeri, Vesicularia debilis, Vesicularia demangei, Vesicularia dubyana, Vesicularia elegantula, Vesicularia ferriei, Vesicularia firma, Vesicularia fonticola, Vesicularia galerulata, Vesicularia glaucina, Vesicularia glaucissima, Vesicularia glaucopinnata, Vesicularia glaucula, Vesicularia glazioviana, Vesicularia golungensis, Vesicularia hamata, Vesicularia hapalyptera, Vesicularia hygrobium, Vesicularia immunda, Vesicularia immutata, Vesicularia inflectens, Vesicularia inundata, Vesicularia ischyropteris, Vesicularia janowskyi, Vesicularia kurzii, Vesicularia latiramea, Vesicularia lepervanchei, Vesicularia levieri, Vesicularia lonchocormus, Vesicularia longo-fluitans, Vesicularia loricatifolia,
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,
References
The Bryophyte Nomenclator: Based on data supplied by Bryonames
Tropicos record: 100501202: Based on data supplied by Bryonames