Kingdom:
Phylum:
Hypnanae
Order:
Hookeriales
Species:
procerum
ID:
1152813

Status:
valid

Authors:
Mitt.

Source:
tro

Year:
1869

Citation Micro:
J. Linn. Soc., Bot. 12: 390 1869

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001152151

Common Names

  • Pilotrichum procerum
  • Pilot's Feather
  • Feather Moss

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Description

Pilotrichum procerum (also called Tall Hair-cap Moss, among many other common names) is a species of moss in the family Pilotrichaceae. It is a small moss with a short stem and small, ovate leaves. It is native to Europe, Asia, and North America, and it typically grows in moist, shady areas.

Uses & Benefits

Pilotrichum procerum is a species of moss that can be used as a decorative element in gardens and as a soil conditioner. It is also used to provide a natural habitat for beneficial insects and as a mulch.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Pilotrichum procerum is small and white, with a yellow center. The seed is a small, round, black seed. The seedling is a small plant with light green leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Pilotrichum procerum can be propagated by division in spring or autumn. It can be grown in full sun or partial shade in moist, humus-rich soil. It is best to water the plant regularly and to fertilize it with a balanced fertilizer in the spring.

Where to Find Pilotrichum procerum

Pilotrichum procerum can be found in tropical and subtropical regions of the Americas, Africa, 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

William Mitten (1819-1906): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Mitt.' in the authors string.
The Bryophyte Nomenclator: Based on data supplied by Bryonames
Tropicos record: 35109636: Based on data supplied by Bryonames