Kingdom:
Phylum:
Hypnanae
Order:
Hypnales
Species:
simonovii
ID:
1196066

Status:
valid

Authors:
L.I. Savicz & Smirnova

Source:
tro

Year:
1964

Citation Micro:
Bjull. Sovetsk. Antark. E|1ksped. 49: 34. f. 1 1964

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001195404

Common Names

  • Plagiothecium simonovii
  • Simonovii Plagiothecium
  • Simonovii Moss

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Description

Plagiothecium simonovii (also called the 'Simonov's Plagiothecium Moss', among many other common names) is a small, tufted moss with leaves that are ovate to oblong-lanceolate, and have a single, sharp point at the tip. It is native to North America, and is found in moist, shady habitats.

Uses & Benefits

Plagiothecium simonovii is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and for landscaping purposes.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Plagiothecium simonovii has white flowers with yellow centers. Its seeds are small and round. The seedlings are thin and have two leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Plagiothecium simonovii is a species of moss that is found in moist, shady areas. It is a slow-growing plant and can be propagated by division or spore sowing. It prefers moist, shady areas and can be grown in a pot or in a bog garden. It requires regular watering and should be kept in a cool, damp environment. It is best to use a soil mix that is composed of equal parts of peat moss, sand, and perlite.

Where to Find Plagiothecium simonovii

Plagiothecium simonovii is native to the Mediterranean region.

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

Lidija Ivanovna Savic-Ljubickaja (1886-1982): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'L.I.Savicz' in the authors string.
Zoya(Zoë) Nikolayevna Smirnova (1898-1979): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Smirnova' in the authors string.
The Bryophyte Nomenclator: Based on data supplied by Bryonames
Tropicos record: 35183706: Based on data supplied by Bryonames