Kingdom:
Phylum:
Funariidae
Order:
Funariales
Genus:
Species:
flavicans
ID:
1173340

Status:
valid

Authors:
Michx.

Source:
tro

Year:
1803

Citation Micro:
Fl. Bor.-Amer. 2: 303 1803

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001172678



Common Names

  • Funaria flavicans
  • Gemmabryum flavicans
  • Gemmabryum moss


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Description

Funaria flavicans (also called Flavicans Haircap Moss, among many other common names) is a small, green moss with a distinctive, hairy cap. It is native to Europe and Asia, and is found in moist, shady areas.

Uses & Benefits

Funaria flavicans is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a ground cover in rock gardens.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Flower: Funaria flavicans has small, greenish-yellow flowers. Seeds: The seeds are small and black. Seedlings: The seedlings are small and have a single leaf.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Funaria flavicans can be propagated by spores or by division of the plant. It prefers moist, well-drained soil and partial shade. It can be grown in a pot or in the garden.

Where to Find Funaria flavicans

Funaria flavicans is found in the mountains of Europe.

Funaria flavicans FAQ

What is the scientific name of Funaria flavicans?

Funaria flavicans

What is the common name of Funaria flavicans?

Flavicans Funaria

What type of plant is Funaria flavicans?

Funaria flavicans is a species of moss

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

André Michaux (1746-1802): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Michx.' in the authors string.
The Bryophyte Nomenclator: Based on data supplied by Bryonames
Tropicos record: 35145425: Based on data supplied by Bryonames