Kingdom:
Phylum:
Hypnanae
Order:
Ptychomniales
Species:
binsteadii
ID:
1170167

Status:
valid

Authors:
(Broth.) During

Source:
tro

Year:
1977

Citation Micro:
Bryophyt. Biblioth. 12: 85 1977

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001169505

Common Names

  • Garovaglia binsteadii
  • Binstead's Moss
  • Binstead's Haircap Moss

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Uses & Benefits

Garovaglia binsteadii is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a ground cover in landscaping.

Cultivars, Varieties & Sub-species

Garovaglia binsteadii var. mirabilis (Dixon) During

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Garovaglia binsteadii has small, yellowish-green flowers and small, reddish-brown seeds. The seedlings are small and have a reddish-brown color.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Garovaglia binsteadii can be propagated by division of the rhizomes. It prefers moist, humus-rich, acidic soil in partial shade. It is tolerant of full sun, but may require more frequent watering in this situation.

Where to Find Garovaglia binsteadii

Garovaglia binsteadii can be found in the tropical regions of South America.

Species in the Ptychomniaceae family

Cladomnion ericoides, Cladomniopsis crenato-obtusa, Dichelodontium nitidum, Endotrichellopsis laevifolia, Euptychium piliferum, Euptychium cuspidatum, Euptychium dumosum, Euptychium mucronatum, Euptychium pungens, Euptychium robustum, Euptychium vitiense, Garovaglia binsteadii, Garovaglia brassii, Garovaglia crispata, Garovaglia eberhardtii, Garovaglia robbinsii, Garovaglia zantenii, Garovaglia angustifolia, Garovaglia aristata, Garovaglia baeuerlenii, Garovaglia compressa, Garovaglia crispa, Garovaglia elegans, Garovaglia luzonensis, Garovaglia plicata, Garovaglia plumosa, Garovaglia powellii, Garovaglia setigera, Garovaglia subelegans, Garovaglia tortifolia, Garovaglia mujuensis, Glyphothecium sciuroides, Hampeella alaris, Hampeella pallens, Hampeella concavifolia, Ombronesus chilensis, Ptychomniella ptychocarpon, Ptychomnion aciculare, Ptychomnion cygnisetum, Ptychomnion densifolium, Ptychomnion falcatulum, Tetraphidopsis pusilla, Glyphotheciopsis gracilis,

References

Viktor Ferdinand Brotherus (1849-1929): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Broth.' in the authors string.
Hein Johannes During (b.1947): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'During' in the authors string.
The Bryophyte Nomenclator: Based on data supplied by Bryonames
Tropicos record: 35140689: Based on data supplied by Bryonames