Kingdom:
Phylum:
Andreaeopsida
Order:
Andreaeales
Genus:
Species:
indica
ID:
1149204

Status:
valid

Authors:
Mitt.

Source:
tro

Year:
1859

Citation Micro:
Journal of the Proceedings of the Linnean Society, Botany, Supplement 1: 6. 1859

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001148542



Common Names

  • Andreaea Indica
  • Indian Moss
  • Indian Rock Moss


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Description

Andreaea indica (also called Indian Rock-Moss, among many other common names) is a species of moss that is found in the Northern Hemisphere. It has a yellow-green color and grows in tufts or cushions on rocks and boulders in alpine and arctic regions. It prefers moist, shady habitats and can be found in mountains, tundra, and boreal forests.

Uses & Benefits

Andreaea indica is used as a decorative plant in gardens and can be used as a groundcover in areas with low foot traffic.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Andreaea indica is small, yellow-green and has no petals. The seed is a small, black, oval-shaped capsule. The seedling is a small, yellow-green plant with a single leaf.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Andreaea indica can be propagated by division of the plants in the spring or by sowing spores in the autumn. Cultivation is best in a moist, acidic soil in a shady position. The plants should be kept moist and should not be allowed to dry out.

Where to Find Andreaea indica

Andreaea indica is found in the northern hemisphere, mainly in Europe, Asia, and North America.

Species in the Andreaea genus

Andreaea bistratosa, Andreaea urophylla, Andreaea acuminata, Andreaea acutifolia, Andreaea alpina, Andreaea amblyophylla, Andreaea angustifolia, Andreaea appendiculata, Andreaea arachnoidea, Andreaea aterrima, Andreaea australis, Andreaea barbuloides, Andreaea blyttii, Andreaea borbonica, Andreaea camerunensis, Andreaea clavata, Andreaea cucullata, Andreaea densifolia, Andreaea depressinervis, Andreaea dissitifolia, Andreaea erythrodictyon, Andreaea eximia, Andreaea firma, Andreaea flabellata, Andreaea flexuosa, Andreaea fragilis, Andreaea frigida, Andreaea gainii, Andreaea heinemannii, Andreaea huttonii, Andreaea indica, Andreaea javanica, Andreaea karsteniana, Andreaea kilimandscharica, Andreaea laticuspis, Andreaea laxifolia, Andreaea leiophylla, Andreaea lorentziana, Andreaea marginata, Andreaea microvaginata, Andreaea mildbraedii, Andreaea morrisonensis, Andreaea mutabilis, Andreaea nana, Andreaea naumannii, Andreaea nitida, Andreaea nivalis, Andreaea opaca, Andreaea pachyphylla, Andreaea parallela,

Species in the Andreaeaceae family

Andreaea bistratosa, Andreaea urophylla, Andreaea acuminata, Andreaea acutifolia, Andreaea alpina, Andreaea amblyophylla, Andreaea angustifolia, Andreaea appendiculata, Andreaea arachnoidea, Andreaea aterrima, Andreaea australis, Andreaea barbuloides, Andreaea blyttii, Andreaea borbonica, Andreaea camerunensis, Andreaea clavata, Andreaea cucullata, Andreaea densifolia, Andreaea depressinervis, Andreaea dissitifolia, Andreaea erythrodictyon, Andreaea eximia, Andreaea firma, Andreaea flabellata, Andreaea flexuosa, Andreaea fragilis, Andreaea frigida, Andreaea gainii, Andreaea heinemannii, Andreaea huttonii, Andreaea indica, Andreaea javanica, Andreaea karsteniana, Andreaea kilimandscharica, Andreaea laticuspis, Andreaea laxifolia, Andreaea leiophylla, Andreaea lorentziana, Andreaea marginata, Andreaea microvaginata, Andreaea mildbraedii, Andreaea morrisonensis, Andreaea mutabilis, Andreaea nana, Andreaea naumannii, Andreaea nitida, Andreaea nivalis, Andreaea opaca, Andreaea pachyphylla, Andreaea parallela,

References

William Mitten (1819-1906): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Mitt.' in the authors string.
The Bryophyte Nomenclator: Based on data supplied by Bryonames
Tropicos record: 35103647: Based on data supplied by Bryonames