Kingdom:
Phylum:
Bryanae
Order:
Bartramiales
Species:
africana
ID:
1151433

Status:
valid

Authors:
(Müll. Hal.) Rehmann ex Paris

Source:
tro

Year:
1900

Citation Micro:
Index Bryol. Suppl. 264 1900

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001150771



Common Names

  • Africana Moss
  • African Moss
  • African Philonotis Moss


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Description

Philonotis africana (also called African Hair-Moss, among many other common names) is a small, tufted moss with short, narrow leaves. It is native to the Northern Hemisphere and is found in moist, shady habitats such as woodlands, grasslands, and rocky slopes.

Uses & Benefits

Philonotis africana is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and is also used as a medicinal herb to treat ailments such as fever, headaches, and stomachaches.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Philonotis africana is small and white, with a single yellow anther. The seed is small and black, and the seedlings are thin and green.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Philonotis africana can be propagated by division or seed. It prefers moist, well-drained soils and partial shade. It is best grown in humus-rich, acidic soils in a sheltered position in full sun or partial shade. It can tolerate some drought but should be watered regularly during dry periods. It can be pruned after flowering to maintain a neat shape.

Where to Find Philonotis africana

Philonotis africana can be found in moist meadows, bogs, and wet woods in North America, Europe, and Africa.

Species in the Philonotis genus

Philonotis lizangii, Philonotis africana, Philonotis amblystegioides, Philonotis americana, Philonotis ampliretis, Philonotis angusta, Philonotis arbusculacea, Philonotis aristifolia, Philonotis baginsensis, Philonotis brevicuspis, Philonotis byssiformis, Philonotis caespitosa, Philonotis calcarea, Philonotis calomicra, Philonotis capillaris, Philonotis capillata, Philonotis clavicaulis, Philonotis curvula, Philonotis dregeana, Philonotis elongata, Philonotis eurydictyon, Philonotis falcata, Philonotis filiramea, Philonotis flaccidifolia, Philonotis flavinervis, Philonotis fontana, Philonotis fontanella, Philonotis fontanoides, Philonotis fugacissima, Philonotis gemmascens, Philonotis glomerata, Philonotis gracilescens, Philonotis hansenii, Philonotis hastata, Philonotis hawaica, Philonotis helenica, Philonotis huallagensis, Philonotis humilis, Philonotis incrassata, Philonotis jungneri, Philonotis krausei, Philonotis laeviuscula, Philonotis lancifolia, Philonotis laxitexta, Philonotis leptocarpa, Philonotis lignicola, Philonotis longiseta, Philonotis macrodictya, Philonotis marangensis, Philonotis marchica,

Species in the Bartramiaceae family

Anacolia menziesii, Anacolia scioana, Anacolia webbii, Anacolia breutelii, Bartramia alaris, Bartramia angustifolia, Bartramia angustissima, Bartramia aprica, Bartramia aristaria, Bartramia aurescens, Bartramia brachypus, Bartramia brevifolia, Bartramia breviseta, Bartramia capensis, Bartramia compacta, Bartramia conica, Bartramia costa-ricensis, Bartramia crassinervia, Bartramia deciduaefolia, Bartramia delagoae, Bartramia didymocarpa, Bartramia gigantea, Bartramia halleriana, Bartramia hampeana, Bartramia humilis, Bartramia inconspicua, Bartramia ithyphylla, Bartramia ithyphylloides, Bartramia laevisphaera, Bartramia longifolia, Bartramia macounii, Bartramia maderensis, Bartramia madurensis, Bartramia marionensis, Bartramia mathewsii, Bartramia microstoma, Bartramia mossmaniana, Bartramia nanosubulata, Bartramia papulans, Bartramia penicillatula, Bartramia perpumila, Bartramia pilicuspis, Bartramia polytrichoides, Bartramia pomiformis, Bartramia potosica, Bartramia pseudocryptopodium, Bartramia rietmanniana, Bartramia robusta, Bartramia stricta, Bartramia strictifolia,

References

Anton Rehmann (1840-1917): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Rehmann' in the authors string.
Karl Müller (1818-1899): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Müll.Hal.' in the authors string.
Jean Édouard Gabriel Narcisse Paris (1827-1911): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Paris' in the authors string.
The Bryophyte Nomenclator: Based on data supplied by Bryonames
Tropicos record: 35107456: Based on data supplied by Bryonames