Kingdom:
Phylum:
Hypnanae
Order:
Hypnales
Species:
denticulatum
ID:
1153048

Status:
valid

Authors:
(Hedw.) Schimp.

Source:
tro

Year:
1851

Citation Micro:
Bryol. Eur. 5: 190 (fasc. 48. Monogr. 12) 1851

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001152386

Common Names

  • Plagiothecium denticulatum
  • Toothed Plagiothecium
  • Denticulatum Plagiothecium

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Uses & Benefits

Plagiothecium denticulatum is used as a soil stabilizer and erosion control. It can also be used as a ground cover in gardens and as a decorative element in landscaping.

Cultivars, Varieties & Sub-species

Plagiothecium denticulatum var. obtusifolium (Turner) Moore
Plagiothecium denticulatum for. minima G.Y. Ukrainsk.
Plagiothecium denticulatum var. undulatum R. Ruthe ex Geh.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Plagiothecium denticulatum has small, yellowish-green flowers that are arranged in a single whorl. The seeds are small, brown and ovoid in shape. The seedlings are small and have a single leaf.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Plagiothecium denticulatum can be propagated by spores or division of the plants. It prefers moist, shady locations and can be grown in a variety of soils. It can be grown in containers or in the ground. It should be watered regularly and fertilized occasionally.

Where to Find Plagiothecium denticulatum

Plagiothecium denticulatum is found in the temperate and subarctic regions of the world, including North America, Europe, and Asia.

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,

References

Johann Hedwig (1730-1799): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Hedw.' in the authors string.
Wilhelm Philippe Schimper (1808-1880): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Schimp.' in the authors string.
The Bryophyte Nomenclator: Based on data supplied by Bryonames
Tropicos record: 35109936: Based on data supplied by Bryonames