Kingdom:
Phylum:
Hypnanae
Order:
Hypnales
Genus:
Species:
speciosum
ID:
1148589

Status:
valid

Authors:
Dozy & Molk.

Source:
tro

Year:
1851

Citation Micro:
Ned. Kruidk. Arch. 2(4): 279 1851

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001147927



Common Names

  • Aerobryum speciosum
  • Showy Haircap Moss
  • Showy Moss


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Description

Aerobryum speciosum (also called Showy aerobryum, among many other common names) is a species of moss found in the temperate regions of the world. It has a yellow-green color and is usually found in humid, shady places. It is native to Europe, Asia, and North America.

Uses & Benefits

Aerobryum speciosum is used as an ornamental plant for its attractive foliage and flowers.

Cultivars, Varieties & Sub-species

Aerobryum speciosum var. nipponicum Nog.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Aerobryum speciosum has small, yellowish-green flowers, with a single seed per flower. The seedlings are small and delicate, with a single cotyledon.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Aerobryum speciosum is a small, tufted, perennial plant. It can be propagated by division of the tufts or by seed. When propagating by seed, sow the seed in a moist, well-draining soil mix and keep the soil moist until germination occurs. Once the seedlings are established, water them regularly and fertilize them every few weeks.

Where to Find Aerobryum speciosum

Aerobryum speciosum can be found in South Africa.

Species in the Aerobryum genus

Species in the Brachytheciaceae family

Aerobryum speciosum, Aerobryum brevicuspis, Aerolindigia capillacea, Brachytheciastrum delicatulum, Brachytheciastrum collinum, Brachytheciastrum dieckei, Brachytheciastrum falcatulum, Brachytheciastrum kashmirense, Brachytheciastrum leibergii, Brachytheciastrum microcollinum, Brachytheciastrum paradoxum, Brachytheciastrum trachypodium, Brachytheciastrum velutinum, Brachytheciastrum fendleri, Brachytheciastrum olympicum, Brachytheciastrum leiopodium, Brachytheciastrum salicinum, Brachytheciastrum umbilicatum, Brachytheciella stolonifera, Brachythecium tortipilum, Brachythecium dahuricum, Brachythecium irinae, Brachythecium jacuticum, Brachythecium chakratense, Brachythecium garhwalense, Brachythecium acuminatum, Brachythecium afroglareosum, Brachythecium albicans, Brachythecium asperrimum, Brachythecium auriculatum, Brachythecium austroglareosum, Brachythecium austrosalebrosum, Brachythecium bellii, Brachythecium bodinieri, Brachythecium borgenii, Brachythecium brachycarpum, Brachythecium brachycladum, Brachythecium buchananii, Brachythecium calliergonoides, Brachythecium campestre, Brachythecium camptothecioides, Brachythecium campylothallum, Brachythecium caucasicum, Brachythecium cavifolium, Brachythecium chauvetii, Brachythecium chocayae, Brachythecium cirrosum, Brachythecium complanatum, Brachythecium comtifolium, Brachythecium conostomum,

References

Julian(us) Hendrik Molkenboer (1816-1854): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Molk.' in the authors string.
Frans Dozy (1807-1856): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Dozy' in the authors string.
The Bryophyte Nomenclator: Based on data supplied by Bryonames
Tropicos record: 35102552: Based on data supplied by Bryonames