Kingdom:
Phylum:
Bryanae
Order:
Bryales
Family:
Species:
degeneriae
ID:
1187331

Status:
valid

Authors:
Hörmann

Source:
tro

Year:
1969

Citation Micro:
Österr. Akad. Wiss., Math.-Naturwiss. Kl., Sitzungsber., Abt. 1, Biol. 177: 134. pl. 1–3 1969

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001186669



Common Names

  • Mniobryoides degeneriae
  • Degener's Mniobryoides
  • Degener's Moss


Searching for Mniobryoides degeneriae? Discover Suppliers and Request Free Samples Now!

Find Suppliers & Request Samples

Description

Mniobryoides degeneriae (also called Mniobryoides degeneri, among many other common names) is a moss species that is found in the Northern Hemisphere. It is a small moss with a reddish-brown stem and a yellowish-green leaf. It is native to North America, Europe, and Asia, and can be found in moist, shady areas.

Uses & Benefits

Mniobryoides degeneriae is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a ground cover.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flowers of Mniobryoides degeneriae are small and yellow. The seeds are small and dark brown. The seedlings are thin and delicate.

Searching for Mniobryoides degeneriae? Discover Suppliers and Request Free Samples Now!

Find Suppliers & Request Samples

Cultivation and Propagation

Mniobryoides degeneriae is a species of moss that can be propagated by division of the rhizoids. It prefers moist, acidic soils in partial shade. It is tolerant of a wide range of temperatures and can be grown in both indoor and outdoor environments.

Where to Find Mniobryoides degeneriae

Mniobryoides degeneriae can be found in the western United States.

Species in the Mniobryoides genus

Species in the Bryaceae family

Acidodontium exaltatum, Acidodontium heteroneuron, Acidodontium lonchotrachylon, Acidodontium longifolium, Acidodontium megalocarpum, Acidodontium pallidum, Acidodontium ramicola, Acidodontium rhamphostegium, Acidodontium seminerve, Acidodontium sprucei, Acidodontium subrotundum, Acidodontium trachyticola, Acidodontium integrifolium, Acidodontium lanceolatifolium, Anomobryum angustirete, Anomobryum brachymenioides, Anomobryum brachymeniopsis, Anomobryum bulbiferum, Anomobryum clavicaule, Anomobryum compressulum, Anomobryum conicum, Anomobryum cygnicollum, Anomobryum filinerve, Anomobryum humillimum, Anomobryum julaceum, Anomobryum laceratum, Anomobryum lusitanicum, Anomobryum nitidum, Anomobryum obtusatissimum, Anomobryum orbiculatum, Anomobryum pellucidum, Anomobryum perimbricatum, Anomobryum polymorphum, Anomobryum prostratum, Anomobryum pycnobaseum, Anomobryum robustum, Anomobryum schmidii, Anomobryum semiovatum, Anomobryum semireticulatum, Anomobryum soquense, Anomobryum subnitidum, Anomobryum werthii, Anomobryum yasudae, Anomobryum parvifolium, Anomobryum worthleyi, Anomobryum albo-imbricatum, Anomobryum hyalinum, Anomobryum ochianum, Anomobryum ochii, Anomobryum sharpii,

References

Hans Hormann (1902-1981): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Hormann' in the authors string.
The Bryophyte Nomenclator: Based on data supplied by Bryonames
Tropicos record: 35169021: Based on data supplied by Bryonames