Kingdom:
Phylum:
Dicranidae
Order:
Dicranales
Genus:
Species:
laevis
ID:
1195238

Status:
valid

Authors:
(Taylor) Thér.

Source:
tro

Year:
1936

Citation Micro:
Rev. Bryol. Lichénol. 9: 12 1936

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001194576

Common Names

  • Pilopogon Laevis
  • Laevis Moss
  • Laevis's Moss

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Description

Pilopogon laevis (also called Pilopogon, among many other common names) is an evergreen, pinnately branched moss with a creeping habit. It is native to the Northern Hemisphere, where it is found in moist, shady habitats such as forests and meadows.

Uses & Benefits

Pilopogon laevis is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and is also used as a groundcover in landscaping.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Pilopogon laevis has small, white flowers with a single pistil and three stamens. The seeds are small, round and black in color. The seedlings are small and have a single, slender stem with small, pointed leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Pilopogon laevis can be propagated by division or by seed. It prefers moist, well-drained soil and full sun or partial shade. It is tolerant of a wide range of soils and can be grown in containers. It can be propagated by division in spring or autumn, or by seed in spring. Seeds should be sown in a cold frame in spring and the seedlings transplanted when large enough to handle.

Where to Find Pilopogon laevis

Pilopogon laevis is found in North America, Europe, and Asia.

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,

References

Thomas Taylor (1775-1848): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Taylor' in the authors string.
Irénée Thériot (1859-1947): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Thér.' in the authors string.
The Bryophyte Nomenclator: Based on data supplied by Bryonames
Tropicos record: 35182505: Based on data supplied by Bryonames