Kingdom:
Phylum:
Hypnanae
Order:
Hypnales
Genus:
Species:
buckii
ID:
1040442

Status:
valid

Authors:
T.Y. Chiang & C.Y. Lin

Source:
tro

Year:
2010

Citation Micro:
Nova Hedwigia 91(1–2): 187 2010

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001039780

Common Names

  • Pylaisia buckii
  • Buckii Pylaisia
  • Buckii

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Description

Pylaisia buckii (also called Buck's Pylaisia, among many other common names) is a perennial herbaceous plant native to North America. It grows in moist, shady areas and is characterized by its small, white flowers and lance-shaped leaves.

Uses & Benefits

Pylaisia buckii is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and landscapes. It is also used for erosion control and as a ground cover.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Pylaisia buckii has small, white flowers with four petals and yellow anthers. The seeds are small, black and glossy. The seedlings have oval-shaped cotyledons and long, narrow leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Pylaisia buckii is a perennial herbaceous plant that can be propagated by seed or division. It prefers a well-drained soil in a sunny location and should be watered regularly. It can be fertilized with a balanced fertilizer once a month during the growing season.

Where to Find Pylaisia buckii

Pylaisia buckii is native to the eastern United States.

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

Tzen Yuh Chiang (b.1960): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'T.Y.Chiang' in the authors string.
The Bryophyte Nomenclator: Based on data supplied by Bryonames
Tropicos record: 100365812: Based on data supplied by Bryonames