Kingdom:
Phylum:
Polytrichopsida
Order:
Polytrichales
Genus:
Species:
inflexum
ID:
1158312

Status:
valid

Authors:
(Lindb.) Sande Lac.

Source:
tro

Year:
1870

Citation Micro:
Annales Musei Botanici Lugduno-Batavi 4: 308. 1870

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001157650

Common Names

  • Pogonatum inflexum
  • Inflexum Pogonatum
  • Flexible Pogonatum

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Description

Pogonatum inflexum (also called Inflex Pogonatum, among many other common names) is a species of moss in the family Polytrichaceae. It is found in Brazil. This species typically grows in moist, shady areas such as forests and meadows.

Uses & Benefits

Pogonatum inflexum is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a ground cover in landscaping.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Pogonatum inflexum is small and yellow, with a single yellow anther. The seed is a small, black, rounded structure, and the seedlings are small, dark green, and have a single leaf.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Pogonatum inflexum is a species of moss that is native to the Northern Hemisphere. It is found in moist, shady areas, such as woodlands, and is often found growing on tree trunks. It can be propagated by spore or by division. The spores should be sown on a moist surface and kept in a shady area. Division should be done in spring or early summer, when the plant is actively growing. The divisions should be planted in moist, shady areas and kept moist until established.

Where to Find Pogonatum inflexum

Pogonatum inflexum can be found in the Northern Hemisphere, in areas with temperate climates.

Species in the Pogonatum genus

Pogonatum minus, Pogonatum aloides, Pogonatum belangeri, Pogonatum brachyphyllum, Pogonatum campylocarpon, Pogonatum capense, Pogonatum cirratum, Pogonatum comosum, Pogonatum congolense, Pogonatum contortum, Pogonatum convolutum, Pogonatum dentatum, Pogonatum fastigiatum, Pogonatum geheebii, Pogonatum gracilifolium, Pogonatum inflexum, Pogonatum japonicum, Pogonatum lamellosum, Pogonatum marginatum, Pogonatum microphyllum, Pogonatum microstomum, Pogonatum nanum, Pogonatum neesii, Pogonatum neglectum, Pogonatum neocaledonicum, Pogonatum nudiusculum, Pogonatum otaruense, Pogonatum patulum, Pogonatum pensilvanicum, Pogonatum pergranulatum, Pogonatum perichaetiale, Pogonatum peruvianum, Pogonatum procerum, Pogonatum proliferum, Pogonatum rufisetum, Pogonatum rutteri, Pogonatum semipellucidum, Pogonatum spinulosum, Pogonatum subfuscatum, Pogonatum subtortile, Pogonatum subulatum, Pogonatum tahitense, Pogonatum tortile, Pogonatum tubulosum, Pogonatum urnigerum, Pogonatum usambaricum, Pogonatum volvatum, Pogonatum nipponicum, Pogonatum philippinense, Pogonatum misimense,

Species in the Polytrichaceae family

Alophosia azorica, Atrichopsis compressa, Atrichopsis angulata, Atrichopsis australis, Atrichopsis bellii, Atrichopsis capensis, Atrichopsis crispula, Atrichopsis erosa, Atrichopsis laxifolia, Atrichopsis mexicana, Atrichopsis minima, Atrichopsis tapes, Atrichopsis tenuirostris, Atrichopsis tetragona, Atrichopsis trichodon, Atrichopsis tristaniensis, Atrichum cylindricum, Atrichum altecristatum, Atrichum longifolium, Atrichum androgynum, Atrichum angustatum, Atrichum crispulum, Atrichum crispum, Atrichum flavisetum, Atrichum muelleri, Atrichum oerstedianum, Atrichum polycarpum, Atrichum rhystophyllum, Atrichum selwynii, Atrichum subserratum, Atrichum tenellum, Atrichum undulatum, Atrichum yakushimense, Atrichum laoshanense, Bartramiopsis lescurii, Dawsonia beccarii, Dawsonia gigantea, Dawsonia grandis, Dawsonia insignis, Dawsonia lativaginata, Dawsonia longiseta, Dawsonia papuana, Dawsonia polytrichoides, Dawsonia pullei, Dawsonia superba, Dendroligotrichum tongariroense, Dendroligotrichum dendroides, Dendroligotrichum squamosum, Hebantia rigida, Itatiella ulei,

References

Sextus Otto Lindberg (1835-1889): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Lindb.' in the authors string.
Cornelius Marinus van der Sande Lacoste (1815-1887): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Sande Lac.' in the authors string.
The Bryophyte Nomenclator: Based on data supplied by Bryonames
Tropicos record: 35119709: Based on data supplied by Bryonames