Status:
valid
Authors:
J.T. Wynns
Source:
rhakhis
Year:
2017
Citation Micro:
Cladistics. 34(5): 488. 2017
WFO Identifier:
wfo-1000019875
Common Names
- Plagiothecium decoratum
- Decoratum Plagiothecium
- Decoratum Moss
Description
Plagiothecium decoratum (also called Decorated Plagiothecium, among many other common names) is a species of moss that is found in the temperate regions of North America. It has a bright green color and grows in a tufted form. It is found in moist, shady habitats, such as in coniferous forests and along streams.
Uses & Benefits
Plagiothecium decoratum is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and is known for its attractive foliage and flowers.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
Plagiothecium decoratum has small, white flowers with yellow anthers. The seeds are small and black. The seedlings are small and have two leaves.
Cultivation and Propagation
Plagiothecium decoratum can be propagated by division or by sowing spores. It prefers a moist, shady environment with plenty of organic matter in the soil. It is tolerant of a wide range of temperatures, but prefers temperatures between 15-25°C. It should be watered regularly, but not allowed to become waterlogged. It can be fertilized with a balanced fertilizer once a month during the growing season.
Where to Find Plagiothecium decoratum
Plagiothecium decoratum can be found in the tropical and subtropical regions of South America.
Plagiothecium decoratum FAQ
What is the scientific name of Plagiothecium decoratum?
Plagiothecium decoratum
What type of plant is Plagiothecium decoratum?
Moss
What is the natural habitat of Plagiothecium decoratum?
Tropical and subtropical moist montane forests
Species in the Plagiothecium genus
Plagiothecium berggrenianum,
Plagiothecium ceylonense,
Plagiothecium cochleatum,
Plagiothecium curvifolium,
Plagiothecium denticulatum,
Plagiothecium entodontella,
Plagiothecium formosicum,
Plagiothecium georgicoantarcticum,
Plagiothecium herzogii,
Plagiothecium laetum,
Plagiothecium lamprostachys,
Plagiothecium lancifolium,
Plagiothecium latebricola,
Plagiothecium lonchochaete,
Plagiothecium lucidum,
Plagiothecium mildbraedii,
Plagiothecium monbuttoviae,
Plagiothecium neckeroideum,
Plagiothecium nemorale,
Plagiothecium nitens,
Plagiothecium nitidifolium,
Plagiothecium novogranatense,
Plagiothecium obtusissimum,
Plagiothecium orthocarpum,
Plagiothecium ovalifolium,
Plagiothecium perminutum,
Plagiothecium platycladum,
Plagiothecium platyphyllum,
Plagiothecium shinii,
Plagiothecium subglaucum,
Plagiothecium succulentum,
Plagiothecium undulatum,
Plagiothecium vesiculariopsis,
Plagiothecium tjuzenii,
Plagiothecium falklandicum,
Plagiothecium cavifolium,
Plagiothecium euryphyllum,
Plagiothecium cordifolium,
Plagiothecium svalbardense,
Plagiothecium shevockii,
Plagiothecium japonicum,
Plagiothecium simonovii,
Plagiothecium draytonii,
Plagiothecium longisetum,
Plagiothecium novae-seelandiae,
Plagiothecium bellirete,
Plagiothecium conostegium,
Plagiothecium decoratum,
Plagiothecium subantarcticum,
Plagiothecium talbotii,
Species in the Plagiotheciaceae family
Orthothecium ovicarpum,
Orthothecium acuminatum,
Orthothecium chryseum,
Orthothecium intricatum,
Orthothecium lapponicum,
Orthothecium rufescens,
Orthothecium schlagintweitii,
Orthothecium strictum,
Orthothecium hyalopiliferum,
Orthothecium brunnescens,
Orthothecium remotifolium,
Orthothecium retroflexum,
Orthothecium sibiricum,
Herzogiella cylindricarpa,
Herzogiella perrobusta,
Herzogiella renitens,
Herzogiella seligeri,
Herzogiella striatella,
Herzogiella turfacea,
Herzogiella letestui,
Isopterygiopsis muelleriana,
Isopterygiopsis catagonioides,
Plagiothecium berggrenianum,
Plagiothecium ceylonense,
Plagiothecium cochleatum,
Plagiothecium curvifolium,
Plagiothecium denticulatum,
Plagiothecium entodontella,
Plagiothecium formosicum,
Plagiothecium georgicoantarcticum,
Plagiothecium herzogii,
Plagiothecium laetum,
Plagiothecium lamprostachys,
Plagiothecium lancifolium,
Plagiothecium latebricola,
Plagiothecium lonchochaete,
Plagiothecium lucidum,
Plagiothecium mildbraedii,
Plagiothecium monbuttoviae,
Plagiothecium neckeroideum,
Plagiothecium nemorale,
Plagiothecium nitens,
Plagiothecium nitidifolium,
Plagiothecium novogranatense,
Plagiothecium obtusissimum,
Plagiothecium orthocarpum,
Plagiothecium ovalifolium,
Plagiothecium perminutum,
Plagiothecium platycladum,
Plagiothecium platyphyllum,