Kingdom:
Phylum:
Andreaeopsida
Order:
Andreaeales
Genus:
Species:
sinuosa
ID:
1195788

Status:
valid

Authors:
B.M. Murray

Source:
tro

Year:
1987

Citation Micro:
The Bryologist 89: 189. 1987

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001195126



Common Names

  • Andreaea sinuosa
  • Sinuosa's Andreaea
  • Wavy Andreaea


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Description

Andreaea sinuosa (also called Sinuous Andreaea, among many other common names) is a species of moss in the family Andreaeaceae. It is found in the northern hemisphere, including Europe, Asia, and North America. This species is found in moist, shady habitats.

Uses & Benefits

Andreaea sinuosa is used as a decorative plant in gardens and as an ornamental plant in flower beds.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flowers of Andreaea sinuosa are small and green, with a yellow center. The seed is a small, round, dark brown seed. The seedlings are small and have a single, thin stem with small, oval-shaped leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Andreaea sinuosa is a small, evergreen moss that grows in clumps. It prefers moist, shady areas and is tolerant of a wide range of soil types. It can be propagated by division or by spore sowing. Division is best done in the spring or fall when the plant is actively growing. Spore sowing is best done in the spring or summer when the temperatures are warmer. The spores should be sown on a moist, well-drained medium and kept in a warm, humid environment until germination occurs.

Where to Find Andreaea sinuosa

Andreaea sinuosa is found in the mountains of Europe, North America, and Asia.

Andreaea sinuosa FAQ

What is the scientific name of Andreaea sinuosa?

Andreaea sinuosa

What type of plant is Andreaea sinuosa?

A moss

What is the common name of Andreaea sinuosa?

Wavy-leaved moss

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

Barbara Mitchell Murray (b.1938): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'B.M.Murray' in the authors string.
The Bryophyte Nomenclator: Based on data supplied by Bryonames
Tropicos record: 35183316: Based on data supplied by Bryonames