Kingdom:
Phylum:
Hypnanae
Order:
Hypnales
Species:
morrisonensis
ID:
1171885

Status:
valid

Authors:
Takaki

Source:
tro

Year:
1955

Citation Micro:
J. Hattori Bot. Lab. 14: 18. f. 5 1955

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001171223



Common Names

  • Pseudopleuropus morrisonensis
  • Morrisonensis Pseudopleuropus
  • Morrisonensis Moss


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Description

Pseudopleuropus morrisonensis (also called Pleuropus morrisonensis, among many other common names) is a species of moss found in tropical and subtropical regions of the world. It is a small plant, typically growing to a height of 0.5 cm, and has a yellowish-green color. It is native to tropical and subtropical regions of Asia, and is found in moist, shady habitats.

Uses & Benefits

Pseudopleuropus morrisonensis is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and is also used in rock gardens and as a ground cover.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Pseudopleuropus morrisonensis has small, yellow-green flowers with 6 petals and 6 stamens. The seeds are small and brown. The seedlings are slender and have a single leaf.

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Where to Find Pseudopleuropus morrisonensis

Pseudopleuropus morrisonensis can be found in the mountains of western North America, from British Columbia to California.

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

Norio Takaki (1915-2006): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Takaki' in the authors string.
The Bryophyte Nomenclator: Based on data supplied by Bryonames
Tropicos record: 35143305: Based on data supplied by Bryonames