Hookeria orbignyana - Uses, Benefits & Common Names
Table of Contents
- Summary
- Common names
- Description
- Uses & Benefits
- Flower, Seeds and seedlings
- Where to find
- References
Kingdom:
Phylum:
Hypnanae
Order:
Hookeriales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
orbignyana
ID:
1184480
Status:
valid
Authors:
Mont.
Source:
tro
Year:
1856
Citation Micro:
Syll. Gen. Sp. Crypt. 16 1856
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001183818
Common Names
- Hookeria orbignyana
- Orbigny's Hookeria
- Orbignyana Hookeria
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Hookeria orbignyana (also called 'Orbigny's Hookeria', among many other common names) is a species of moss found in the Northern Hemisphere. It has a yellow-green color and is often found in moist, shady areas. It is native to North America, Europe, and Asia, and is found in a variety of habitats, including woodlands, meadows, and grasslands.
Uses & Benefits
Hookeria orbignyana is a popular ornamental plant, often used in gardens and as a ground cover in shady areas. It has also been used to make a tea that is said to have medicinal properties.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
The flower of Hookeria orbignyana is small and white. The seed is small and round. The seedlings are thin and delicate.
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Hookeria orbignyana can be found in the temperate regions of North America, Europe, and Asia.
Species in the Hookeriaceae family
Crossomitrium acuminatum, Crossomitrium epiphyllum, Crossomitrium goebelii, Crossomitrium patrisiae, Crossomitrium phragmidiaceum, Crossomitrium saprophilum, Crossomitrium scabrisetum, Crossomitrium tenellum, Crossomitrium wallisii, Crossomitrium rotundifolium, Hookeria acutifolia, Hookeria commutata, Hookeria contracta, Hookeria dussii, Hookeria janeirensis, Hookeria lucens, Hookeria magellanica, Hookeria orbignyana, Hookeria splachnifolia, Hookeria uliginosa, Hookeria viridula, Hookeria perrinii, Pterygophyllum chonoticum, Pterygophyllum fragile, Pterygophyllum sublimbatum,
References
Camille Montagne (1784-1866): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Mont.' in the authors string.
The Bryophyte Nomenclator: Based on data supplied by Bryonames
Tropicos record: 35163706: Based on data supplied by Bryonames