Kingdom:
Phylum:
Funariidae
Order:
Funariales
Genus:
Species:
chevalieri
ID:
1173300

Status:
valid

Authors:
P. de la Varde

Source:
tro

Year:
1943

Citation Micro:
Bull. Mus. Natl. Hist. Nat. 15: 242. 4 1943

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001172638



Common Names

  • Funaria chevalieri
  • Chevalieri Moss
  • Chevalier's Moss


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Description

Funaria chevalieri (also called 'F. chevalieri', among many other common names) is a species of moss in the family Funariaceae. It is found in tropical and subtropical regions of the world, growing in moist, shady habitats such as forests and grasslands.

Uses & Benefits

Funaria chevalieri is a species of moss that is commonly used in landscaping and gardening. It is a low-growing, evergreen plant that is tolerant of a wide range of soil types and is easy to maintain. It is often used as a ground cover or as an accent plant in rock gardens. It is also used to line pathways and as an edging plant for flower beds.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flowers of Funaria chevalieri are small and white, with five petals. The seeds are small and black, and the seedlings are thin and fragile.

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Where to Find Funaria chevalieri

Funaria chevalieri can be found in temperate regions of Europe, Asia, and North America.

Funaria chevalieri FAQ

What is the scientific name of Funaria chevalieri?

Funaria chevalieri

What is the common name of Funaria chevalieri?

Chevalier's Funaria

What is the habitat of Funaria chevalieri?

It is found in moist, shady habitats, such as woodlands, meadows, and grassy areas.

Species in the Funaria genus

Funaria wijkii, Funaria calvescens, Funaria cameruniae, Funaria capillaris, Funaria chevalieri, Funaria chilensis, Funaria commixta, Funaria costesii, Funaria delicatula, Funaria discelioides, Funaria erectiuscula, Funaria flavicans, Funaria fritzei, Funaria hosseusii, Funaria hygrometrica, Funaria incompleta, Funaria incurvifolia, Funaria inflata, Funaria kilimandscharica, Funaria laxissima, Funaria linearidens, Funaria ludoviciae, Funaria macrospora, Funaria maireana, Funaria mayottensis, Funaria megalostoma, Funaria microstoma, Funaria nubica, Funaria orizabensis, Funaria orthocarpa, Funaria polaris, Funaria porteri, Funaria pulchricolor, Funaria sartorii, Funaria schnyderi, Funaria sickenbergeri, Funaria sovatensis, Funaria spathulifolia, Funaria subplanifolia, Funaria succuleata, Funaria tenella, Funaria valdiviae, Funaria acicularis, Funaria aequidens, Funaria altissima, Funaria anomala, Funaria arctica, Funaria bogosica, Funaria euryloma, Funaria koelzei,

Species in the Funariaceae family

Brachymeniopsis gymnostoma, Bryobeckettia bartlettii, Clavitheca poeltii, Cygnicollum immersum, Entosthodon kroonkurk, Entosthodon abramovae, Entosthodon dagestanicus, Entosthodon stenophyllus, Entosthodon andicola, Entosthodon angustifolius, Entosthodon apophysatus, Entosthodon attenuatus, Entosthodon balansae, Entosthodon beccarii, Entosthodon bergianus, Entosthodon bolanderi, Entosthodon bonplandii, Entosthodon borbonicus, Entosthodon buseanus, Entosthodon californicus, Entosthodon cartilagineus, Entosthodon chiloensis, Entosthodon clavatus, Entosthodon commutatus, Entosthodon curviapiculatus, Entosthodon curvipes, Entosthodon deserticola, Entosthodon diversinervis, Entosthodon dixonii, Entosthodon dozyanus, Entosthodon drummondii, Entosthodon duriaei, Entosthodon fascicularis, Entosthodon handelii, Entosthodon hildebrandtii, Entosthodon hungaricus, Entosthodon hybridus, Entosthodon italicus, Entosthodon jamesonii, Entosthodon kochii, Entosthodon laxus, Entosthodon lepervanchei, Entosthodon limbatus, Entosthodon lindigii, Entosthodon marginatulus, Entosthodon mathewsii, Entosthodon mouretii, Entosthodon obtusifolius, Entosthodon obtusus, Entosthodon perrottetii,

References

Robert André Léopold Potier de la Varde (1878-1961): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'P.de la Varde' in the authors string.
The Bryophyte Nomenclator: Based on data supplied by Bryonames
Tropicos record: 35145371: Based on data supplied by Bryonames