Status:
valid
Authors:
(Nees) Fulford
Source:
tro
Year:
1968
Citation Micro:
Mem. New York Bot. Gard. 11: 390 1968
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001213808
Common Names
- Paracromastigum pachyrhizum
- Pachyrhizum Paracromastigum
- Pachyrhizum Moss
Description
Paracromastigum pachyrhizum (also called Pachyrhizum Paracromastigum, among many other common names) is a species of moss found in the Northern Hemisphere. It has a yellow-green color, and its leaves are ovate-lanceolate in shape. It is native to North America, Europe, and Asia, and is found in moist, shady habitats.
Uses & Benefits
Paracromastigum pachyrhizum is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a groundcover in landscaping.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
Paracromastigum pachyrhizum has small, yellow-green flowers, and its seeds are small and black. Its seedlings have two, narrow, pointed leaves.
Cultivation and Propagation
Paracromastigum pachyrhizum can be propagated by division or by seed. It prefers a moist, well-drained soil in full sun to partial shade. It is best to water regularly and fertilize lightly. It is a slow-growing plant and can take up to three years to reach maturity.
Where to Find Paracromastigum pachyrhizum
Paracromastigum pachyrhizum can be found in the Northern Hemisphere, including Europe, Asia, and North America.
Paracromastigum pachyrhizum FAQ
What is the scientific name of Paracromastigum pachyrhizum?
Paracromastigum pachyrhizum
What type of plant is Paracromastigum pachyrhizum?
Moss
Where is Paracromastigum pachyrhizum found?
North America, Europe, and Asia
Species in the Paracromastigum genus
Paracromastigum fiordlandiae,
Paracromastigum longiscyphum,
Paracromastigum drucei,
Paracromastigum granatensis,
Paracromastigum tristanianum,
Paracromastigum succulentum,
Paracromastigum dusenii,
Paracromastigum macrostipum,
Paracromastigum furcifolium,
Paracromastigum micromera,
Paracromastigum vastilobum,
Paracromastigum pachyrhizum,
Paracromastigum ryszardii,
Paracromastigum denticulatum,
Paracromastigum microphyllum,
Paracromastigum stipulatum,
Paracromastigum subsimplex,
Species in the Lepidoziaceae family
Acromastigum anisostomum,
Acromastigum bancanum,
Acromastigum bifidum,
Acromastigum brotheri,
Acromastigum capillare,
Acromastigum colensoanum,
Acromastigum cunninghamii,
Acromastigum echinatiforme,
Acromastigum echinatum,
Acromastigum exiguum,
Acromastigum exile,
Acromastigum filum,
Acromastigum fimbriatum,
Acromastigum inaequilaterum,
Acromastigum integrifolium,
Acromastigum laetevirens,
Acromastigum linganum,
Acromastigum mooreanum,
Acromastigum obliquatum,
Acromastigum tenax,
Acromastigum verticale,
Acromastigum moratii,
Acromastigum pusillum,
Acromastigum stellare,
Acromastigum rigidum,
Acromastigum subechinatiforme,
Acromastigum adaptatum,
Acromastigum divaricatum,
Acromastigum longirete,
Acromastigum fumosum,
Acromastigum furcatifolium,
Acromastigum herzogii,
Acromastigum homodictyon,
Acromastigum implexum,
Acromastigum interstisiale,
Acromastigum laevigatum,
Acromastigum lamyi,
Acromastigum leptophyllum,
Acromastigum lobuliferum,
Acromastigum marginatum,
Acromastigum microstichum,
Acromastigum prismaticale,
Acromastigum stenophyllum,
Acromastigum aurescens,
Acromastigum caledonicum,
Acromastigum carcinum,
Acromastigum cavifolium,
Acromastigum curtilobum,
Amazoopsis diplopoda,
Amazoopsis gracilis,