Status:
valid
Authors:
R.M. Schust.
Source:
tro
Year:
1963
Citation Micro:
J. Hattori Bot. Lab. 26: 282 1963
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001210510
Common Names
- Austrolophozia paradoxa
- Paradoxical Austrolophozia
- Strange Austrolophozia
Description
Austrolophozia paradoxa (also called 'Fern Moss', among many other common names) is a small, cushion-forming moss with glossy, yellow-green leaves. It is native to North America, Europe, and Asia, and is found in moist, shady habitats.
Uses & Benefits
Austrolophozia paradoxa is used as a ground cover and for erosion control.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
Austrolophozia paradoxa has small, yellowish-green flowers with four petals. Its seeds are small and black and its seedlings are small and green.
Cultivation and Propagation
Austrolophozia paradoxa can be propagated by spore sowing or by division of the plant. Cultivation is best done in a moist, shaded environment with plenty of organic matter in the soil.
Where to Find Austrolophozia paradoxa
Austrolophozia paradoxa can be found in the Northern Hemisphere, particularly in North America, Europe, and Asia.
Austrolophozia paradoxa FAQ
What is the scientific name of Austrolophozia paradoxa?
Austrolophozia paradoxa
What is the habitat of Austrolophozia paradoxa?
It is found in tropical and subtropical regions of the world.
What is the distribution of Austrolophozia paradoxa?
It is distributed in tropical and subtropical regions of the world, including India, Sri Lanka, Thailand, and the Philippines.
Species in the Austrolophozia genus
Species in the Acrobolbaceae family
Acrobolbus ciliatus,
Acrobolbus cinerascens,
Acrobolbus lophocoleoides,
Acrobolbus saccatus,
Acrobolbus surculosus,
Acrobolbus tenellus,
Acrobolbus wilsonii,
Acrobolbus spinifolius,
Acrobolbus antillanus,
Acrobolbus ochrophyllus,
Acrobolbus africanus,
Acrobolbus anisodontus,
Acrobolbus azoricus,
Acrobolbus concinnus,
Acrobolbus cuneifolius,
Acrobolbus epiphytus,
Acrobolbus flavicans,
Acrobolbus gradsteinii,
Acrobolbus integrifolius,
Acrobolbus knightii,
Acrobolbus kunkelii,
Acrobolbus laxus,
Acrobolbus limbatus,
Acrobolbus madeirensis,
Acrobolbus papillosus,
Acrobolbus perpusillus,
Acrobolbus plagiochiloides,
Acrobolbus pseudosaccatus,
Acrobolbus renifolius,
Acrobolbus ruwenzorensis,
Acrobolbus setaceus,
Acrobolbus setulosus,
Acrobolbus sumatranus,
Acrobolbus urvilleanus,
Acrobolbus viridis,
Austrolophozia andina,
Austrolophozia camensis,
Austrolophozia paradoxa,
Conoscyphus trapezioides,
Conoscyphus koponenii,
Enigmella thallina,
Goebelobryum unguiculatum,
Goebelobryum grossitextum,
Goebelobryum vermiculare,
Lethocolea congesta,
Lethocolea glossophylla,
Lethocolea naruto-toganensis,
Lethocolea radicosa,
Lethocolea indica,
Lethocolea javanica,