Status:
valid
Authors:
(Brid.) J.-P. Frahm
Source:
tro
Year:
1991
Citation Micro:
Fl. Neotrop. 54: 206 1991
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001197091
Common Names
- Pilopogon guadalupensis
- Guadalupensis Pilopogon
- Guadalupensis's Pilopogon
Description
Pilopogon guadalupensis (also called Pilopogon guadalupensis, among many other common names) is a species of moss in the family Amblystegiaceae. It is found in tropical and subtropical regions of South America, and grows in moist, shady habitats such as forests and grasslands.
Uses & Benefits
Pilopogon guadalupensis is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and is known for its attractive foliage and flowers.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
The flower of Pilopogon guadalupensis is a small, white, four-petaled flower with a yellow center. The seed is a small, round, black seed. The seedlings are small, oval-shaped leaves with a yellowish-green color.
Cultivation and Propagation
Pilopogon guadalupensis is a small, evergreen moss that prefers moist, shaded areas. It can be propagated by division or by spores. It is best grown in a moist, well-drained soil in partial shade. It can be propagated by division or by spores.
Where to Find Pilopogon guadalupensis
Pilopogon guadalupensis is native to the Caribbean, where it is found in wet, acidic habitats.
Pilopogon guadalupensis FAQ
What is the scientific name of Pilopogon guadalupensis?
Pilopogon guadalupensis
What is the common name of Pilopogon guadalupensis?
Guadalupe pilopogon
Where is Pilopogon guadalupensis found?
Pilopogon guadalupensis is found in the Appalachian Mountains of the eastern United States
Species in the Pilopogon genus
Species in the Leucobryaceae family
Holomitriopsis laevifolia,
Mitrobryum koelzii,
Sphaerothecium phascoideum,
Sphaerothecium reconditum,
Sphaerothecium subchlorophyllosum,
Steyermarkiella anomalodictya,
Atractylocarpus alpinus,
Atractylocarpus alticaulis,
Atractylocarpus brasiliensis,
Atractylocarpus longisetus,
Atractylocarpus nanus,
Atractylocarpus neocaledonicus,
Atractylocarpus patagonicus,
Atractylocarpus madagascariensis,
Atractylocarpus novoguineensis,
Atractylocarpus subporodictyon,
Brothera leana,
Campylopodiella himalayana,
Campylopodiella flagellacea,
Campylopodiella crenulata,
Campylopodiella stenocarpa,
Campylopodiella dorothyae,
Campylopus joshii,
Campylopus incurvatus,
Campylopus laxoventralis,
Campylopus sharpii,
Campylopus acuminatus,
Campylopus aemulans,
Campylopus albidovirens,
Campylopus ambiguus,
Campylopus amboroensis,
Campylopus anderssonii,
Campylopus andreanus,
Campylopus angustiretis,
Campylopus arctocarpus,
Campylopus arcuatus,
Campylopus areodictyon,
Campylopus argyrocaulon,
Campylopus asperifolius,
Campylopus atrovirens,
Campylopus aureonitens,
Campylopus austro-alpinus,
Campylopus austrosubulatus,
Campylopus bartramiaceus,
Campylopus beauverdianus,
Campylopus belangeri,
Campylopus bicolor,
Campylopus brevipilus,
Campylopus brunneus,
Campylopus cambouei,