Kingdom:
Phylum:
Bryanae
Order:
Bartramiales
Species:
operta
ID:
1151639

Status:
valid

Authors:
R.S. Williams

Source:
tro

Year:
1909

Citation Micro:
Bull. New York Bot. Gard. 6(21): 233 1909

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001150977



Common Names

  • Philonotis operta
  • Covered Philonotis
  • Operta Moss


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Description

Philonotis operta (also called Hidden Beard Moss, among many other common names) is a small moss found in the Northern Hemisphere. It has a yellowish-green color and grows in tufts. It prefers moist habitats such as wet rocks, tree trunks, and soil. It is native to North America, Europe, and Asia.

Uses & Benefits

Philonotis operta is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a medicinal plant for treating fever, headache, and stomachache.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Philonotis operta is a small, white or pale pink, star-shaped flower with four petals. The seed is a small, dark brown, oblong seed. The seedlings are small, with thin, light green leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Philonotis operta is a small, tufted moss that grows in moist, shady areas. It can be propagated by division or by spore sowing. It prefers a moist, well-drained soil and can tolerate some drought. It is best grown in partial shade and can tolerate full sun if the soil is kept moist. It is best propagated by division in spring or early summer.

Where to Find Philonotis operta

Philonotis operta is found in South America.

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

Robert Statham Williams (1859-1945): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'R.S.Williams' in the authors string.
The Bryophyte Nomenclator: Based on data supplied by Bryonames
Tropicos record: 35107863: Based on data supplied by Bryonames