Kingdom:
Phylum:
Hypnanae
Order:
Hookeriales
Species:
luciae
ID:
1187236

Status:
valid

Authors:
Crosby

Source:
tro

Year:
1969

Citation Micro:
Bryologist 72: 305. f. 169–175 1969

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001186574

Common Names

  • Pilotrichum luciae
  • Lucia's Pilotrichum Moss
  • Pilotrichum luciae

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Uses & Benefits

Pilotrichum luciae is a species of moss that is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and landscapes. It is also used to create natural fences and hedges and for erosion control.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Pilotrichum luciae has small, white flowers that are arranged in a spike-like inflorescence. The seeds are small and black, and the seedlings are small and delicate.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Pilotrichum luciae is a small, tufted moss that is native to Southeast Asia. It prefers moist, well-drained soils in partial shade. Propagation is best done by division or by sowing spores on a moist surface. It is also possible to propagate the plant by stem cuttings.

Where to Find Pilotrichum luciae

Pilotrichum luciae is found in moist, shaded habitats in North America, Europe, and Asia.

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

Marshall Robert Crosby (b.1943): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Crosby' in the authors string.
The Bryophyte Nomenclator: Based on data supplied by Bryonames
Tropicos record: 35168825: Based on data supplied by Bryonames