Kingdom:
Phylum:
Hypnanae
Order:
Hypnales
Species:
viride
ID:
1152264

Status:
valid

Authors:
Brid.

Source:
tro

Year:
1827

Citation Micro:
Bryol. Univ. 2: 673 1827

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001151602

Common Names

  • Green Phyllogonium Moss
  • Phyllogonium viride Moss
  • Viride Phyllogonium Moss

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Description

Phyllogonium viride (also called Green 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 viride 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

The flower of Phyllogonium viride is a white to yellowish-green, with five petals and five sepals. The seed is a small, round, black seed. The seedling is a small, green, oval-shaped seedling.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Phyllogonium viride can be propagated through spores or by division of the plant. Cultivation of this species is best done in moist, acidic soils with plenty of organic matter. It prefers partial shade and can tolerate temperatures down to -20°C.

Where to Find Phyllogonium viride

Phyllogonium viride can be found in South America, from Argentina to Peru.

Species in the Phyllogonium genus

Species in the Phyllogoniaceae family

References

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: 35108834: Based on data supplied by Bryonames