Philonotis sikkimensis - Uses, Benefits & Care
Kingdom:
Phylum:
Bryanae
Order:
Bartramiales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
sikkimensis
ID:
1204798
Status:
valid
Authors:
(Kabiersch) T.J. Kop.
Source:
tro
Year:
1998
Citation Micro:
J. Hattori Bot. Lab. 84: 25 1998
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001204136
Common Names
- Philonotis sikkimensis
- Sikkim Philonotis
- Sikkim Moss
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesDescription
Philonotis sikkimensis (also called 'Sikkim Moss', among many other common names) is a small, yellow-green moss with a glossy surface. It is native to Asia, and can be found in moist, shady habitats such as woodlands and forests.
Uses & Benefits
Philonotis sikkimensis is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a groundcover. It is also used to stabilize soil and prevent erosion.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
Philonotis sikkimensis has small, white flowers with a single, three-lobed stigma. Its seeds are small, dark brown and shiny, with a short, thin tail. The seedlings are small, with a single, long, narrow leaf.
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesCultivation and Propagation
Philonotis sikkimensis can be propagated by spores or by division of the plants. Cultivation is best done in a moist, humus-rich soil in partial shade.
Where to Find Philonotis sikkimensis
Philonotis sikkimensis can be found in North America, Europe, and Asia.
Philonotis sikkimensis FAQ
What is the scientific name of Philonotis sikkimensis?
Philonotis sikkimensis
What is the common name of Philonotis sikkimensis?
Sikkimensis Philonotis
What is the habitat of Philonotis sikkimensis?
Moist meadows, bogs, and marshes
Species in the Philonotis genus
Philonotis lizangii, Philonotis africana, Philonotis amblystegioides, Philonotis americana, Philonotis ampliretis, Philonotis angusta, Philonotis arbusculacea, Philonotis aristifolia, Philonotis baginsensis, Philonotis brevicuspis, Philonotis byssiformis, Philonotis caespitosa, Philonotis calcarea, Philonotis calomicra, Philonotis capillaris, Philonotis capillata, Philonotis clavicaulis, Philonotis curvula, Philonotis dregeana, Philonotis elongata, Philonotis eurydictyon, Philonotis falcata, Philonotis filiramea, Philonotis flaccidifolia, Philonotis flavinervis, Philonotis fontana, Philonotis fontanella, Philonotis fontanoides, Philonotis fugacissima, Philonotis gemmascens, Philonotis glomerata, Philonotis gracilescens, Philonotis hansenii, Philonotis hastata, Philonotis hawaica, Philonotis helenica, Philonotis huallagensis, Philonotis humilis, Philonotis incrassata, Philonotis jungneri, Philonotis krausei, Philonotis laeviuscula, Philonotis lancifolia, Philonotis laxitexta, Philonotis leptocarpa, Philonotis lignicola, Philonotis longiseta, Philonotis macrodictya, Philonotis marangensis, Philonotis marchica,
Species in the Bartramiaceae family
Anacolia menziesii, Anacolia scioana, Anacolia webbii, Anacolia breutelii, Bartramia alaris, Bartramia angustifolia, Bartramia angustissima, Bartramia aprica, Bartramia aristaria, Bartramia aurescens, Bartramia brachypus, Bartramia brevifolia, Bartramia breviseta, Bartramia capensis, Bartramia compacta, Bartramia conica, Bartramia costa-ricensis, Bartramia crassinervia, Bartramia deciduaefolia, Bartramia delagoae, Bartramia didymocarpa, Bartramia gigantea, Bartramia halleriana, Bartramia hampeana, Bartramia humilis, Bartramia inconspicua, Bartramia ithyphylla, Bartramia ithyphylloides, Bartramia laevisphaera, Bartramia longifolia, Bartramia macounii, Bartramia maderensis, Bartramia madurensis, Bartramia marionensis, Bartramia mathewsii, Bartramia microstoma, Bartramia mossmaniana, Bartramia nanosubulata, Bartramia papulans, Bartramia penicillatula, Bartramia perpumila, Bartramia pilicuspis, Bartramia polytrichoides, Bartramia pomiformis, Bartramia potosica, Bartramia pseudocryptopodium, Bartramia rietmanniana, Bartramia robusta, Bartramia stricta, Bartramia strictifolia,
References
Timo Koponen (b.1939): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'T.J.Kop.' in the authors string.
Waldefried Kabiersch: Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Kabiersch' in the authors string.
The Bryophyte Nomenclator: Based on data supplied by Bryonames
Tropicos record: 35203858: Based on data supplied by Bryonames