Aquilonium plicatulum - Uses, Benefits & Common Names
Kingdom:
Phylum:
Hypnanae
Order:
Hypnales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
plicatulum
ID:
1537122
Status:
valid
Authors:
(Lindb.) Hedenäs, Schlesak & D. Quandt
Source:
rhakhis
Year:
2018
Citation Micro:
Bryophyte Diversity and Evolution. 40(2): 47. 2018
WFO Identifier:
wfo-1000019650
Common Names
- Aquilonium plicatulum
- Plicatulum Aquilonium
- Plicatulum Water-starwort
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesDescription
Aquilonium plicatulum (also called Plicate Aquilonium, among many other common names) is a species of moss found in temperate regions of the world. It has a yellow-green color and is characterized by its erect growth habit. It grows in moist, shady habitats, such as in forests and woodlands.
Uses & Benefits
Aquilonium plicatulum is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a groundcover. It is also used to provide a natural habitat for beneficial insects and birds.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
Aquilonium plicatulum has white flowers with five petals. The seeds are small and black. The seedlings are small and have a single stem.
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesCultivation and Propagation
Aquilonium plicatulum is a small, evergreen shrub that can be propagated from cuttings or seed. Cuttings should be taken in late summer or early autumn and kept moist until they have rooted. Seeds should be sown in spring in a well-drained, sandy soil and kept moist until germination occurs. Once established, Aquilonium plicatulum is drought tolerant and requires little maintenance.
Where to Find Aquilonium plicatulum
Aquilonium plicatulum is native to the eastern United States, from New York to Florida.
Aquilonium plicatulum FAQ
What is the scientific name of Aquilonium plicatulum?
Aquilonium plicatulum
What type of plant is Aquilonium plicatulum?
Moss
What is the typical habitat of Aquilonium plicatulum?
Moist, shady areas
Species in the Aquilonium genus
Species in the Pylaisiaceae family
Calohypnum sakuraii, Calohypnum amabile, Calohypnum macrogynum, Calohypnum oldhamii, Calohypnum plumiforme, Calohypnum sikkimense, Pylaisia buckii, Pylaisia brevirostris, Pylaisia brotheri, Pylaisia condensata, Pylaisia coreana, Pylaisia curviramea, Pylaisia extenta, Pylaisia intricata, Pylaisia nana, Pylaisia obtusa, Pylaisia polyantha, Pylaisia selwynii, Pylaisia subcircinata, Pylaisia falcata, Pylaisia cristata, Pylaisia steerei, Pylaisia levieri, Pylaisia kunisawae, Pylaisia speciosa, Pylaisia pseudofertilis, Pylaisia afoninae, Pylaisia bezgodovii, Pylaisia heteromalla, Calliergonella cuspidata, Calliergonella lindbergii, Calliergonella curvifolia, Homomallium adnatum, Homomallium connexum, Homomallium homalostegium, Homomallium incurvatum, Homomallium japonico-adnatum, Homomallium mexicanum, Homomallium plagiangium, Homomallium simlaense, Homomallium yuennanense, Homomallium sharpii, Homomallium gollanii, Homomallium andoi, Ptilium crista-castrensis, Buckia vaucheri, Roaldia dolomitica, Roaldia revoluta, Aquilonium adscendens, Aquilonium plicatulum,
References
The Bryophyte Nomenclator: Based on data supplied by Bryonames
Tropicos record: 100476919: Based on data supplied by Bryonames