Status:
valid
Authors:
(Hedw.) Brid.
Source:
tro
Year:
1827
Citation Micro:
Bryol. Univ. 2: 671 1827
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001151590
Common Names
- Phyllogonium fulgens
- Fulgens Moss
- Fulgens's Moss
Description
Phyllogonium fulgens (also called Glittering Broom Moss, among many other common names) is a species of moss in the family Funariaceae. It is native to North America, Europe and Asia, and prefers to grow in moist, shady habitats, such as in forests and woodlands.
Uses & Benefits
Phyllogonium fulgens has many non-medical uses, including as a soil stabilizer, for erosion control, and as a ground cover plant. It can also be used as an ornamental plant in gardens and parks.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
Phyllogonium fulgens has small, yellowish-green flowers that are clustered in the axils of the leaves. Its seeds are small, round and black. The seedlings are small and have a single pair of leaves.
Cultivation and Propagation
Phyllogonium fulgens can be propagated by division of the rhizomes or by sowing spores. It prefers moist, shady conditions and can be grown in a variety of soils. It can be grown in full sun, but will require more frequent watering.
Where to Find Phyllogonium fulgens
Phyllogonium fulgens can be found in South America, from Argentina to Peru.
Species in the Phyllogonium genus
Species in the Phyllogoniaceae family