Paraleucobryum sauteri - Uses, Benefits & Common Names
Kingdom:
Phylum:
Dicranidae
Order:
Dicranales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
sauteri
ID:
1195146
Status:
valid
Authors:
(Bruch & Schimp.) Loeske
Source:
tro
Year:
1908
Citation Micro:
Hedwigia 47: 171 1908
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001194484
Common Names
- Paraleucobryum sauteri
- Sauteri Paraleucobryum
- Sauteri Moss
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesDescription
Paraleucobryum sauteri (also called Sauter's moss, among many other common names) is a species of moss in the family Leucobryaceae. It is a small, yellow-green moss with a creeping habit and a prostrate growth form. It is native to North America, where it grows in moist, shady areas.
Uses & Benefits
Paraleucobryum sauteri is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a groundcover. It is also used for erosion control and soil stabilization.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
Paraleucobryum sauteri has small, yellowish-green flowers and small, dark brown seeds. The seedlings are small and have a thin, upright stem.
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesCultivation and Propagation
Paraleucobryum sauteri is a small, tufted moss native to the Mediterranean region. It prefers moist, well-drained soil in a shady location. It can be propagated by division or by spore sowing. Division should be done in the spring or early summer, when the plant is actively growing. Spore sowing should be done in the late summer or early fall. The spores should be sown on a moist, sterile medium and kept in a humid environment until they germinate.
Where to Find Paraleucobryum sauteri
Paraleucobryum sauteri is native to tropical and subtropical regions of the Americas, from Mexico to Argentina.
Paraleucobryum sauteri FAQ
What is the scientific name of Paraleucobryum sauteri?
Paraleucobryum sauteri
What type of plant is Paraleucobryum sauteri?
A moss
Where is Paraleucobryum sauteri found?
It is found in North America, Central America, and South America
Species in the Paraleucobryum genus
Species in the Dicranaceae family
Braunfelsia angustifolia, Braunfelsia dicranoides, Braunfelsia edentula, Braunfelsia enervis, Braunfelsia plicata, Braunfelsia aenea, Braunfelsia muscicola, Brotherobryum dekockii, Brotherobryum macgregorii, Brotherobryum undulatifolium, Brotherobryum sleumeri, Chorisodontium aciphyllum, Chorisodontium mittenii, Chorisodontium nigricans, Chorisodontium setaceum, Chorisodontium speciosum, Chorisodontium dicranellatum, Chorisodontium magellanicum, Chorisodontium spegazzinii, Chorisodontium luridum, Cryptodicranum armittii, Dicnemon calycinum, Dicnemon semicryptum, Dicnemon cuspidatum, Dicnemon pancheri, Dicnemon planifolium, Dicnemon spathoideum, Dicnemon dixonianum, Dicnemon seriatum, Dicnemon cochlearifolium, Dicnemon subpiliferum, Dicnemon robbinsii, Dicnemon novae-guineae, Dicnemon aneitense, Dicranoloma angustatum, Dicranoloma arfakianum, Dicranoloma assimile, Dicranoloma australe, Dicranoloma austro-scoparium, Dicranoloma billardierei, Dicranoloma blumii, Dicranoloma brachysteleum, Dicranoloma brasiliense, Dicranoloma braunii, Dicranoloma brevifolium, Dicranoloma brevisetum, Dicranoloma calycinum, Dicranoloma capillare, Dicranoloma capillifolioides, Dicranoloma confusum,
References
Wilhelm Philippe Schimper (1808-1880): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Schimp.' in the authors string.
Philipp Bruch (1781-1847): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Bruch' in the authors string.
Leopold Loeske (1865-1935): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Loeske' in the authors string.
The Bryophyte Nomenclator: Based on data supplied by Bryonames
Tropicos record: 35182371: Based on data supplied by Bryonames