Status:
valid
Authors:
(Sull.) Müll. Hal.
Source:
tro
Year:
1896
Citation Micro:
Flora 82: 466 1896
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001147296
Common Names
- Palamocladium Wilkesianum
- Wilkesianum Moss
- Wilkesianum Palamocladium
Description
Palamocladium wilkesianum (also called Wilkes' Palamocladium, among many other common names) is a perennial grass species native to India, Sri Lanka, and China. It is a tufted grass with erect culms, and grows in moist, shady areas.
Uses & Benefits
Palamocladium wilkesianum has been used as an ornamental plant and for erosion control.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
Palamocladium wilkesianum has small, white flowers that grow in clusters. The seeds are small, dark brown and round, and the seedlings are small and green.
Cultivation and Propagation
Cultivation and propagation of Palamocladium wilkesianum: This plant is best propagated by seed or by division. Plant the seeds or divisions in well-draining soil in a sunny location. Water regularly, but do not overwater. Fertilize with a balanced fertilizer once a year. Prune as needed to maintain desired shape and size.
Where to Find Palamocladium wilkesianum
Palamocladium wilkesianum is found in tropical and subtropical regions of the world, including parts of Africa, Asia, and South America.
Species in the Palamocladium genus
Species in the Brachytheciaceae family
Aerobryum speciosum,
Aerobryum brevicuspis,
Aerolindigia capillacea,
Brachytheciastrum delicatulum,
Brachytheciastrum collinum,
Brachytheciastrum dieckei,
Brachytheciastrum falcatulum,
Brachytheciastrum kashmirense,
Brachytheciastrum leibergii,
Brachytheciastrum microcollinum,
Brachytheciastrum paradoxum,
Brachytheciastrum trachypodium,
Brachytheciastrum velutinum,
Brachytheciastrum fendleri,
Brachytheciastrum olympicum,
Brachytheciastrum leiopodium,
Brachytheciastrum salicinum,
Brachytheciastrum umbilicatum,
Brachytheciella stolonifera,
Brachythecium tortipilum,
Brachythecium dahuricum,
Brachythecium irinae,
Brachythecium jacuticum,
Brachythecium chakratense,
Brachythecium garhwalense,
Brachythecium acuminatum,
Brachythecium afroglareosum,
Brachythecium albicans,
Brachythecium asperrimum,
Brachythecium auriculatum,
Brachythecium austroglareosum,
Brachythecium austrosalebrosum,
Brachythecium bellii,
Brachythecium bodinieri,
Brachythecium borgenii,
Brachythecium brachycarpum,
Brachythecium brachycladum,
Brachythecium buchananii,
Brachythecium calliergonoides,
Brachythecium campestre,
Brachythecium camptothecioides,
Brachythecium campylothallum,
Brachythecium caucasicum,
Brachythecium cavifolium,
Brachythecium chauvetii,
Brachythecium chocayae,
Brachythecium cirrosum,
Brachythecium complanatum,
Brachythecium comtifolium,
Brachythecium conostomum,