Kingdom:
Phylum:
Polytrichopsida
Order:
Polytrichales
Species:
subulirostrum
ID:
1187376

Status:
valid

Authors:
(Schimp. ex Besch.) G.L. Sm.

Source:
tro

Year:
1971

Citation Micro:
Memoirs of The New York Botanical Garden 21(3): 56. 1971

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001186714

Common Names

  • Steereobryon subulirostrum
  • Subulate Steereobryon Moss
  • Subulate Bristle Moss

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Uses & Benefits

Steereobryon subulirostrum is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and parks. It is also used as a ground cover to reduce soil erosion and to provide habitat for wildlife.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Steereobryon subulirostrum has small white flowers with a yellow center. The seeds are small and black. The seedlings are small and light green.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Steereobryon subulirostrum can be propagated by division or by seed. When propagating by division, the plant should be divided in the spring or early summer. When propagating by seed, the seeds should be sown in a well-drained, sandy soil in the spring and kept moist. The plants should be placed in a sunny location and should be fertilized regularly.

Where to Find Steereobryon subulirostrum

Steereobryon subulirostrum can be found in South America.

Species in the Steereobryon genus

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

Wilhelm Philippe Schimper (1808-1880): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Schimp.' in the authors string.
Émile Bescherelle (1828-1903): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Besch.' in the authors string.
Gary Lane Smith Merrill (b.1939): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'G.L.Sm.' in the authors string.
The Bryophyte Nomenclator: Based on data supplied by Bryonames
Tropicos record: 35169097: Based on data supplied by Bryonames