Kingdom:
Phylum:
Bryanae
Order:
Bryales
Family:
Species:
curvatulum
ID:
1147363

Status:
valid

Authors:
(Lindb.) Schljakov

Source:
tro

Year:
1982

Citation Micro:
Novosti Syst. Niza. Rast. 19: 210 1982

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001146701

Common Names

  • Plagiomnium curvatulum
  • Curved Plagiomnium Moss
  • Curved Plagiomnium Moss

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Description

Plagiomnium curvatulum (also called curved plagiomnium, among many other common names) is a species of moss found in the Northern Hemisphere. It is a small, tufted moss with a yellowish-green color and a soft, feathery texture. It is native to North America, Europe, and Asia, and is found in moist, shady habitats such as woodlands, meadows, and grasslands.

Uses & Benefits

Plagiomnium curvatulum is used as an ornamental plant for its attractive foliage and flowers. It is also used as a ground cover in gardens and rock gardens.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Plagiomnium curvatulum has small, yellow-green flowers with 4-7 petals. Its seeds are small, black and shiny. The seedlings have an ovate-lanceolate leaf shape.

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Where to Find Plagiomnium curvatulum

Plagiomnium curvatulum is native to Europe and can be found in moist, shady areas.

Species in the Mniaceae family

Mniobryum brevisetum, Mniobryum linderi, Mniobryum pergracile, Mniobryum perlaxum, Mniobryum rubrum, Mniobryum ruwenzorense, Mniobryum sparsifolium, Mniobryum tortifolium, Webera denticostata, Webera striatidens, Webera taylorii, Webera synoica, Cinclidium arcticum, Cinclidium latifolium, Cinclidium minutifolium, Cinclidium stygium, Cinclidium subrotundum, Cinclidium alaskanum, Cyrtomnium hymenophyllum, Cyrtomnium hymenophylloides, Epipterygium brasiliense, Epipterygium convalleum, Epipterygium immarginatum, Epipterygium mandonii, Epipterygium mexicanum, Epipterygium puiggarii, Epipterygium rigidum, Epipterygium tozeri, Epipterygium wrightii, Epipterygium koelzii, Epipterygium vanuatuicum, Epipterygium opararense, Epipterygium nagasakense, Epipterygium orbifolium, Epipterygium atlanticum, Epipterygium biauritum, Epipterygium oreophilum, Epipterygium yunnanense, Leucolepis acanthoneura, Mielichhoferia shevockii, Mielichhoferia pilifera, Mielichhoferia acuminata, Mielichhoferia acutifolia, Mielichhoferia argentifolia, Mielichhoferia auriseta, Mielichhoferia badhwarii, Mielichhoferia borbonica, Mielichhoferia brotheri, Mielichhoferia bryocarpa, Mielichhoferia canescens,

References

Roman Nikolayevich Schljakov (1912-1999): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Schljakov' in the authors string.
Sextus Otto Lindberg (1835-1889): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Lindb.' in the authors string.
The Bryophyte Nomenclator: Based on data supplied by Bryonames
Tropicos record: 35100265: Based on data supplied by Bryonames