Kingdom:
Phylum:
Funariidae
Order:
Funariales
Species:
octovalens
ID:
1173537

Status:
valid

Authors:
F. Wettst.

Source:
tro

Year:
1925

Citation Micro:
Bibliogr. Genet. 2: 7 1925

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001172875



Common Names

  • Funariophyscomitrella octovalens
  • Octovalens Funariophyscomitrella
  • Funariophyscomitrella Moss


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Description

Funariophyscomitrella octovalens (also called 'Eight-valved Hair-cap Moss', among many other common names) is a species of moss in the family Funariaceae. It is a small, tufted moss with a conical or cylindrical capsule. It is native to the tropical and subtropical regions of the Americas, Africa, and Asia, and is found in moist, shady areas such as forests and grasslands.

Uses & Benefits

Funariophyscomitrella octovalens is often used as a groundcover in gardens and can be used to create a natural mulch. It is also used to help control erosion on slopes and can be used in green roofs.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Funariophyscomitrella octovalens has small, greenish-brown flowers with six petals and six sepals. The seeds are small, round and black in color. The seedlings have a single, long, slender stem with two small, opposite leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Funariophyscomitrella octovalens can be propagated by seed or stem cuttings. Seeds should be sown in a light, well-drained soil mix and kept moist. Stem cuttings should be taken from healthy, mature plants and planted in a light, well-drained soil mix. Both methods should be done in spring or summer for best results.

Where to Find Funariophyscomitrella octovalens

Funariophyscomitrella octovalens can be found in North America, Europe, and Asia.

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

Fritz von Wettstein (1895-1945): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'F.Wettst.' in the authors string.
The Bryophyte Nomenclator: Based on data supplied by Bryonames
Tropicos record: 35145722: Based on data supplied by Bryonames