Kingdom:
Phylum:
Hypnanae
Order:
Hypnales
Species:
fulgens
ID:
1152252

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

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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.

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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

References

Johann Hedwig (1730-1799): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Hedw.' in the authors string.
Samuel Elisée Bridel-Brideri (1762-1828): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Brid.' in the authors string.
The Bryophyte Nomenclator: Based on data supplied by Bryonames
Tropicos record: 35108817: Based on data supplied by Bryonames