Kingdom:
Phylum:
Hypnanae
Order:
Hypnales
Species:
bellirete
ID:
1153022

Status:
valid

Authors:
Müll. Hal.

Source:
tro

Year:
1897

Citation Micro:
Hedwigia 36: 130 1897

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001152360

Common Names

  • Bellirete Plagiothecium
  • Bellirete Moss
  • Bellirete Plagiothecium Moss

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Description

Plagiothecium bellirete (also called Plagiothecium bellirete, among many other common names) is a species of moss in the Plagiotheciaceae family. It is found in North America, Europe, and Asia. It grows in moist, shady places, such as woodlands and forests.

Uses & Benefits

Plagiothecium bellirete has been used in traditional medicine for treating various ailments such as fever, colds, and headaches. It is also used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a ground cover.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Plagiothecium bellirete has small, yellowish-green flowers and small, black seeds. The seedlings are small and thin, with a single leaf at the top.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Plagiothecium bellirete can be propagated by division or by spores. It prefers moist, well-drained soil and partial shade. It should be planted in a sheltered position and given regular watering. It is best to avoid direct sunlight and to keep the soil evenly moist. Fertilizer should be applied sparingly, as too much can cause the plant to become leggy and weak. Pruning is not necessary but can help to keep the plant looking tidy.

Where to Find Plagiothecium bellirete

Plagiothecium bellirete can be found in Mexico.

Species in the Plagiothecium genus

Plagiothecium berggrenianum, Plagiothecium ceylonense, Plagiothecium cochleatum, Plagiothecium curvifolium, Plagiothecium denticulatum, Plagiothecium entodontella, Plagiothecium formosicum, Plagiothecium georgicoantarcticum, Plagiothecium herzogii, Plagiothecium laetum, Plagiothecium lamprostachys, Plagiothecium lancifolium, Plagiothecium latebricola, Plagiothecium lonchochaete, Plagiothecium lucidum, Plagiothecium mildbraedii, Plagiothecium monbuttoviae, Plagiothecium neckeroideum, Plagiothecium nemorale, Plagiothecium nitens, Plagiothecium nitidifolium, Plagiothecium novogranatense, Plagiothecium obtusissimum, Plagiothecium orthocarpum, Plagiothecium ovalifolium, Plagiothecium perminutum, Plagiothecium platycladum, Plagiothecium platyphyllum, Plagiothecium shinii, Plagiothecium subglaucum, Plagiothecium succulentum, Plagiothecium undulatum, Plagiothecium vesiculariopsis, Plagiothecium tjuzenii, Plagiothecium falklandicum, Plagiothecium cavifolium, Plagiothecium euryphyllum, Plagiothecium cordifolium, Plagiothecium svalbardense, Plagiothecium shevockii, Plagiothecium japonicum, Plagiothecium simonovii, Plagiothecium draytonii, Plagiothecium longisetum, Plagiothecium novae-seelandiae, Plagiothecium bellirete, Plagiothecium conostegium, Plagiothecium decoratum, Plagiothecium subantarcticum, Plagiothecium talbotii,

Species in the Plagiotheciaceae family

Orthothecium ovicarpum, Orthothecium acuminatum, Orthothecium chryseum, Orthothecium intricatum, Orthothecium lapponicum, Orthothecium rufescens, Orthothecium schlagintweitii, Orthothecium strictum, Orthothecium hyalopiliferum, Orthothecium brunnescens, Orthothecium remotifolium, Orthothecium retroflexum, Orthothecium sibiricum, Herzogiella cylindricarpa, Herzogiella perrobusta, Herzogiella renitens, Herzogiella seligeri, Herzogiella striatella, Herzogiella turfacea, Herzogiella letestui, Isopterygiopsis muelleriana, Isopterygiopsis catagonioides, Plagiothecium berggrenianum, Plagiothecium ceylonense, Plagiothecium cochleatum, Plagiothecium curvifolium, Plagiothecium denticulatum, Plagiothecium entodontella, Plagiothecium formosicum, Plagiothecium georgicoantarcticum, Plagiothecium herzogii, Plagiothecium laetum, Plagiothecium lamprostachys, Plagiothecium lancifolium, Plagiothecium latebricola, Plagiothecium lonchochaete, Plagiothecium lucidum, Plagiothecium mildbraedii, Plagiothecium monbuttoviae, Plagiothecium neckeroideum, Plagiothecium nemorale, Plagiothecium nitens, Plagiothecium nitidifolium, Plagiothecium novogranatense, Plagiothecium obtusissimum, Plagiothecium orthocarpum, Plagiothecium ovalifolium, Plagiothecium perminutum, Plagiothecium platycladum, Plagiothecium platyphyllum,

References

Karl Müller (1818-1899): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Müll.Hal.' in the authors string.
The Bryophyte Nomenclator: Based on data supplied by Bryonames
Tropicos record: 35109897: Based on data supplied by Bryonames