Kingdom:
Phylum:
Hypnanae
Order:
Hypnales
Species:
svalbardense
ID:
1214351

Status:
valid

Authors:
Frisvoll

Source:
tro

Year:
1996

Citation Micro:
Norsk Polarinst. Skr. 198: 103 1996

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001213689


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Description

Plagiothecium svalbardense (also called Plagiothecium svalbardensis, among many other common names) is a small moss species found in the Northern Hemisphere. It has a delicate, light green appearance and is typically found in moist, shady areas such as forests and woodlands. It is native to North America, Europe, and Asia.

Uses & Benefits

Plagiothecium svalbardense is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a groundcover in shady areas.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Plagiothecium svalbardense is a small, yellowish-green cup-shaped structure, with the seed and seedlings being small, yellow-green structures.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Plagiothecium svalbardense can be propagated by spores, which are spread by wind. It requires moist soil and partial shade to grow. It can be cultivated in a wide range of soils, but prefers acidic soil. It is best grown in a moist, shady location.

Where to Find Plagiothecium svalbardense

Plagiothecium svalbardense can be found in Svalbard, Norway.

Plagiothecium svalbardense FAQ

What is the scientific name of Plagiothecium svalbardense?

Plagiothecium svalbardense

What is the natural habitat of Plagiothecium svalbardense?

Plagiothecium svalbardense is found in moist, shaded areas of the eastern United States.

What are the characteristics of Plagiothecium svalbardense?

Plagiothecium svalbardense is an evergreen perennial with glossy, dark green leaves and white flowers.

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

Arne A. Frisvoll (b.1944): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Frisvoll' in the authors string.
The Bryophyte Nomenclator: Based on data supplied by Bryonames
Tropicos record: 35216561: Based on data supplied by Bryonames