Kingdom:
Phylum:
Funariidae
Order:
Funariales
Species:
africana
ID:
1152273

Status:
valid

Authors:
Broth. & Wager ex Dixon

Source:
tro

Year:
1922

Citation Micro:
J. Bot. 60: 107. 564 f. 3 1922

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001151611



Common Names

  • African Physcomitrellopsis Moss
  • Physcomitrellopsis africana Moss
  • African Physcomitrellopsis Moss


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Description

Physcomitrellopsis africana (also called African Broom Moss, among many other common names) is a species of moss in the family Funariaceae. It is native to Africa, and prefers to grow in moist, shady habitats, such as in forests and woodlands.

Uses & Benefits

Physcomitrellopsis africana has many non-medical uses, including as a soil stabilizer, for erosion control, and as a ground cover plant. It can also be used as an ornamental plant in gardens and parks.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Physcomitrellopsis africana is a small, yellowish-green flower with four petals and four sepals. The seed is a small, round, black seed. The seedling is a small, green, oval-shaped seedling.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Physcomitrellopsis africana can be propagated through spores or by division of the plant. Cultivation of this species is best done in moist, acidic soils with plenty of organic matter. It prefers partial shade and can tolerate temperatures down to -20°C.

Where to Find Physcomitrellopsis africana

Physcomitrellopsis africana is a species of moss found in tropical Africa.

Species in the Physcomitrellopsis genus

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

Horace Athelstan Wager (1876-1951): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Wager' in the authors string.
Viktor Ferdinand Brotherus (1849-1929): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Broth.' in the authors string.
Hugh Neville Dixon (1861-1944): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Dixon' in the authors string.
The Bryophyte Nomenclator: Based on data supplied by Bryonames
Tropicos record: 35108851: Based on data supplied by Bryonames