Kingdom:
Phylum:
Hypnanae
Order:
Hypnales
Species:
subantarcticum
ID:
1537519

Status:
valid

Authors:
J.T. Wynns

Source:
rhakhis

Year:
2020

Citation Micro:
The Bryologist. 123(4): 649. 2020

WFO Identifier:
wfo-1000019893

Common Names

  • Subantarctic Plagiothecium Moss
  • Plagiothecium Moss
  • Subantarctic Moss

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Description

Plagiothecium subantarcticum (also called 'Plagiothecium', among many other common names) is a small moss species that is found in the Southern Hemisphere. It is a small, yellow-green plant with a short stem and small leaves. It is native to South America, Africa, and Australia, and is found in moist, shady habitats.

Uses & Benefits

Plagiothecium subantarcticum is used as a soil stabilizer and erosion control. It is also used as a groundcover in gardens and landscaping.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Plagiothecium subantarcticum has small, white flowers with yellow anthers. The seeds are small and black. The seedlings are small and have two leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Plagiothecium subantarcticum 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 subantarcticum

Plagiothecium subantarcticum is native to the eastern United States, from New York to Florida.

Plagiothecium subantarcticum FAQ

What is the scientific name of Plagiothecium subantarcticum?

Plagiothecium subantarcticum

What type of plant is Plagiothecium subantarcticum?

Moss

What is the natural habitat of Plagiothecium subantarcticum?

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,

References

The Bryophyte Nomenclator: Based on data supplied by Bryonames
Tropicos record: 100510490: Based on data supplied by Bryonames