Status:
valid
Authors:
Besch.
Source:
tro
Year:
1880
Citation Micro:
Ann. Sci. Nat., Bot., sér. 6, 9: 374 1880
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001151621
Common Names
- Aubert's Moss
- Aubertii Moss
- Moss of Aubert
Description
Physcomitrium aubertii (also called Aubert's Broom Moss, among many other common names) is a species of moss in the family Funariaceae. It is native to Europe and Asia, and prefers to grow in moist, shady habitats, such as in forests and woodlands.
Uses & Benefits
Physcomitrium aubertii is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a ground cover in landscaping. It is also used to stabilize soil and reduce erosion.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
The flower of Physcomitrium aubertii is small and white, with 6 petals. The seed is a small, black, round seed. The seedlings are small, with narrow, pointed leaves.
Cultivation and Propagation
Physcomitrium aubertii 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 Physcomitrium aubertii
Physcomitrium aubertii is a species of moss found in tropical Africa.
Species in the Physcomitrium genus
Physcomitrium arenicola,
Physcomitrium argentinicum,
Physcomitrium aubertii,
Physcomitrium brevisetum,
Physcomitrium brisbanicum,
Physcomitrium capillipes,
Physcomitrium chlorodictyon,
Physcomitrium coarctatum,
Physcomitrium collenchymatum,
Physcomitrium coorgense,
Physcomitrium courtoisii,
Physcomitrium cupuliferum,
Physcomitrium delicatulum,
Physcomitrium dilatatum,
Physcomitrium eurystomum,
Physcomitrium falcifolium,
Physcomitrium felipponei,
Physcomitrium flaccidum,
Physcomitrium flexifolium,
Physcomitrium germanillae,
Physcomitrium hampei,
Physcomitrium hemisphaericum,
Physcomitrium herteri,
Physcomitrium hookeri,
Physcomitrium immersum,
Physcomitrium insigne,
Physcomitrium integrifolium,
Physcomitrium japonicum,
Physcomitrium lorentzii,
Physcomitrium luteolum,
Physcomitrium minutulum,
Physcomitrium niloticum,
Physcomitrium nodulifolium,
Physcomitrium orbignyanum,
Physcomitrium paraguense,
Physcomitrium patens,
Physcomitrium pusillum,
Physcomitrium pyriforme,
Physcomitrium repandum,
Physcomitrium roseae,
Physcomitrium sahapurense,
Physcomitrium serratum,
Physcomitrium serrifolium,
Physcomitrium sinensi-sphaericum,
Physcomitrium spathulatum,
Physcomitrium sphaericum,
Physcomitrium subminutulum,
Physcomitrium subspathulatum,
Physcomitrium subsphaericum,
Physcomitrium sumatranum,
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,