Kingdom:
Phylum:
Hypnanae
Order:
Hypnales
Genus:
Species:
prorulosa
ID:
1536669

Status:
valid

Authors:
W.R. Buck

Source:
rhakhis

Year:
2015

Citation Micro:
Arctoa. 24: 28. 2015

WFO Identifier:
wfo-1000019365



Common Names

  • Larrainia prorulosa
  • Prorulosa Larrainia
  • Prorulosa Moss


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Description

Larrainia prorulosa (also called Larrainia prorulosa, among many other common names) is a small, tufted moss with short, erect stems and small, ovate leaves. It is native to South America and is typically found in wet, acidic habitats such as bogs, fens, and wet meadows.

Uses & Benefits

Larrainia prorulosa is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a groundcover in areas with moist soil. It can also be used to reduce soil erosion.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Larrainia prorulosa has small, yellow-green flowers and small, black seeds. Its seedlings are small and delicate.

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Where to Find Larrainia prorulosa

Larrainia prorulosa can be found in moist to wet soils, on rocks, and in mossy forests in North America, Europe, and Asia.

Larrainia prorulosa FAQ

What is the scientific name of Larrainia prorulosa?

Larrainia prorulosa

What is the family of Larrainia prorulosa?

Pottiaceae

What is the habitat of Larrainia prorulosa?

Rocky slopes and crevices

Species in the Larrainia 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

The Bryophyte Nomenclator: Based on data supplied by Bryonames
Tropicos record: 100408731: Based on data supplied by Bryonames