Kingdom:
Phylum:
Bryanae
Order:
Hedwigiales
Genus:
Species:
striata
ID:
1183881

Status:
valid

Authors:
(Bruch & Schimp.) John Whitehead & Fergusson

Source:
tro

Year:
1879

Citation Micro:
Naturalist (Hull) 5: 46 1879

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001183219



Common Names

  • Hedwigia striata
  • Striated Hedwigia Moss
  • Striped Hedwigia Moss


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Uses & Benefits

Hedwigia striata is used as an ornamental plant in aquariums, terrariums, and paludariums. It can also be used to create a natural-looking habitat for fish and other aquatic life. It is also used as a ground cover in gardens and as a soil stabilizer in areas prone to erosion.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Hedwigia striata has small, yellow-green flowers without petals. Its seeds are small, round and black in color. Its seedlings are small and have a single leaf.

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Where to Find Hedwigia striata

Hedwigia striata can be found in Europe, North America, and Asia.

Hedwigia striata FAQ

What is the scientific name of Hedwigia striata?

Hedwigia striata

What type of plant is Hedwigia striata?

It is a species of moss.

Where is Hedwigia striata found?

It is found in the tropical and subtropical regions of the world.

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

Henry Boswell (1837-1897): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Bosw.' in the authors string.
William Wilson (1799-1871): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Wilson' in the authors string.
The Bryophyte Nomenclator: Based on data supplied by Bryonames
Tropicos record: 35162573: Based on data supplied by Bryonames