Pilotrichum debile - Uses, Benefits & Common Names
Kingdom:
Phylum:
Hypnanae
Order:
Hookeriales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
debile
ID:
1152718
Status:
valid
Authors:
Besch.
Source:
tro
Year:
1876
Citation Micro:
Ann. Sci. Nat., Bot., sér. 6, 3: 222 1876
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001152056
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesUses & Benefits
Pilotrichum debile is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a groundcover in landscaping. It is also used as a soil stabilizer to help prevent erosion.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
The flower of Pilotrichum debile is small and white with a yellow center. The seeds are small, round, and black. The seedlings are thin and have a single leaf.
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Cultivation and propagation of Pilotrichum debile is best done in moist, well-drained soil in full sun to partial shade. Propagation is typically done by division or by seed. Seeds should be sown in spring in a well-drained soil and kept moist until germination occurs.
Where to Find Pilotrichum debile
Pilotrichum debile can be found in the western United States, from California to Texas.
Species in the Pilotrichum genus
Pilotrichum affine, Pilotrichum armatum, Pilotrichum asperifolium, Pilotrichum bipinnatum, Pilotrichum compositum, Pilotrichum corrugatum, Pilotrichum cristatum, Pilotrichum debile, Pilotrichum denticulatum, Pilotrichum divaricatum, Pilotrichum fendleri, Pilotrichum husnotii, Pilotrichum hypnoides, Pilotrichum longicaule, Pilotrichum lophophyllum, Pilotrichum procerum, Pilotrichum ramosissimum, Pilotrichum rugifolium, Pilotrichum andersonii, Pilotrichum luciae, Pilotrichum evanescens,
Species in the Pilotrichaceae family
Amblytropis hispidula, Amblytropis setosa, Actinodontium adscendens, Actinodontium dusenii, Actinodontium rhaphidostegum, Actinodontium sprucei, Actinodontium streptopogoneum, Actinodontium pygmaeum, Brymela angustiretis, Brymela complanata, Brymela crosbyi, Brymela laevinervis, Brymela tutezona, Brymela acuminata, Brymela cuspidata, Brymela fissidentoides, Brymela fluminensis, Brymela obtusifolia, Brymela parkeriana, Brymela rugulosa, Brymela websteri, Brymela cavifolia, Callicostella callicostelloides, Callicostella africana, Callicostella apophysata, Callicostella armata, Callicostella ascensionis, Callicostella attenuata, Callicostella beccariana, Callicostella belangeriana, Callicostella bernoullii, Callicostella bisexualis, Callicostella brevipes, Callicostella caledonica, Callicostella campbelliana, Callicostella chevalieri, Callicostella chionophylla, Callicostella chlorina, Callicostella chloroneura, Callicostella circinata, Callicostella constricta, Callicostella cruegeri, Callicostella daltoniaecarpa, Callicostella depressa, Callicostella disticha, Callicostella eberhardtiana, Callicostella emarginatula, Callicostella erosotruncata, Callicostella fallax, Callicostella fissidentella,
References
Émile Bescherelle (1828-1903): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Besch.' in the authors string.
The Bryophyte Nomenclator: Based on data supplied by Bryonames
Tropicos record: 35109513: Based on data supplied by Bryonames