Kingdom:
Phylum:
Bryanae
Order:
Hedwigiales
Genus:
Species:
nivalis
ID:
1175212

Status:
valid

Authors:
(Müll. Hal.) Mitt.

Source:
tro

Year:
1869

Citation Micro:
J. Linn. Soc., Bot. 12: 405 1869

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001174550



Common Names

  • Hedwigia nivalis
  • Snowy Hedwigia
  • Hedwigia Snowy


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Description

Hedwigia nivalis (also called Snow Hedwigia, among many other common names) is a species of moss belonging to the family Hedwigiaceae. It is a small, cushion-forming moss with yellow-green to dark green stems and leaves. It is native to the Northern Hemisphere, and is found in a variety of habitats, including moist forests, bogs, and riverbanks.

Uses & Benefits

Hedwigia nivalis is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and parks. It is also used in traditional medicine to treat fever, headache, and other ailments.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Hedwigia nivalis has small white flowers, and its seeds are small and black. Its seedlings have a single pair of leaves.

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Where to Find Hedwigia nivalis

Hedwigia nivalis can be found in the eastern United States, Mexico, and Central America

Hedwigia nivalis FAQ

What is the scientific name of Hedwigia nivalis?

Hedwigia nivalis

What is the common name of Hedwigia nivalis?

Hedwigia nivalis

What is the family of Hedwigia nivalis?

Pottiaceae

Species in the Hedwigiaceae family

Braunia alopecura, Braunia arbuscula, Braunia attenuata, Braunia camptoclada, Braunia cirrhifolia, Braunia cochlearifolia, Braunia diaphana, Braunia entodonticarpa, Braunia exserta, Braunia macropelma, Braunia plicata, Braunia rupestris, Braunia schimperi, Braunia secunda, Braunia squarrulosa, Braunia subincana, Braunia subplicata, Braunia nephelogenes, Braunia tucumanensis, Braunia andrieuxii, Braunia argentinica, Braunia canescens, Braunia incana, Hedwigia ciliata, Hedwigia filiformis, Hedwigia nivalis, Hedwigia stellata, Hedwigia detonsa, Hedwigia brevipilifera, Hedwigia emodica, Hedwigia striata, Hedwigia czernyadjevae, Hedwigia kuzenevae, Hedwigia mollis, Hedwigia nemoralis, Hedwigidium imberbe, Hedwigidium neelgiriensis, Pararhacocarpus patagonicus, Pseudobraunia californica, Rhacocarpus alpinus, Rhacocarpus apiculatus, Rhacocarpus chlorotus, Rhacocarpus excisus, Rhacocarpus inermis, Rhacocarpus purpurascens, Rhacocarpus rehmannianus, Rhacocarpus strictipilus,

References

Karl Müller (1818-1899): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Müll.Hal.' in the authors string.
William Mitten (1819-1906): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Mitt.' in the authors string.
The Bryophyte Nomenclator: Based on data supplied by Bryonames
Tropicos record: 35148466: Based on data supplied by Bryonames