Kingdom:
Phylum:
Hypnanae
Order:
Hypnales
Genus:
Species:
fastigiatum
ID:
1165735

Status:
valid

Authors:
(Brid.) Lange & C.E.O. Jensen

Source:
tro

Year:
1887

Citation Micro:
Meddel. Grønland 3: 326 1887

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001165073

Common Names

  • Drepanium fastigiatum
  • Fastigiatum Drepanium
  • Drepanium Beetle

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Description

Drepanium fastigiatum (also called 'Fastigiate Broom', among many other common names) is a perennial plant native to Europe, North Africa, and western Asia. It grows in meadows, pastures, and roadsides, and is characterized by its small yellow flowers and fastigiate, broom-like leaves.

Uses & Benefits

Drepanium fastigiatum is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and can be used to create a natural border or as a ground cover. It is also used to help control erosion on slopes and banks.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Drepanium fastigiatum is yellow, with a white center. The seed is a small, dark brown, oval-shaped seed. The seedlings are small and green.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Cultivation and propagation of Drepanium fastigiatum: This plant is best propagated by division or by seed. It prefers moist, well-drained soils and full sun to partial shade. It can tolerate drought and is generally pest and disease free.

Where to Find Drepanium fastigiatum

Drepanium fastigiatum can be found in the steppes of Central Asia and Eastern Europe.

Species in the Drepanium genus

Species in the Amblystegiaceae family

Tomentypnum nitens, Tomentypnum falcifolium, Tomentypnum involutum, Tomentypnum vittii, Amblystegium arvernense, Amblystegium glaziovii, Amblystegium serpens, Amblystegium sparsile, Amblystegium speirophyllum, Amblystegium subulatum, Amblystegium tenuifolium, Amblystegium chalaropelma, Amblystegium patenti-flexuosum, Amblystegium stricto-serpens, Amblystegium camisassae, Amblystegium calcareum, Amblystegium pseudosubtile, Anacamptodon africanus, Anacamptodon amblystegioides, Anacamptodon cubensis, Anacamptodon fortunei, Anacamptodon latidens, Anacamptodon splachnoides, Anacamptodon validinervis, Anacamptodon wattsii, Anacamptodon compactus, Anacamptodon marginatus, Anacamptodon minimus, Anacamptodon kamchaticus, Anacamptodon touwii, Bryostreimannia turgida, Campylium squarrosulum, Campylium amblystegioides, Campylium annamense, Campylium chrysophyllum, Campylium glaucocarpoides, Campylium insubricum, Campylium stellatum, Campylium zemliae, Campylium gollanii, Campylium longicuspis, Campylium laxifolium, Campylium protensum, Campylium bambergeri, Campylium hylocomioides, Conardia compacta, Cratoneuron filicinum, Cratoneuron curvicaule, Cratoneuropsis relaxa, Cratoneuropsis chilensis,

References

Georg Ernst Ludwig Hampe (1795-1880): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Hampe' in the authors string.
Christian E.O. Jensen (1859-1941): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'C.E.O.Jensen' in the authors string.
The Bryophyte Nomenclator: Based on data supplied by Bryonames
Tropicos record: 35133002: Based on data supplied by Bryonames