Hookeria uliginosa - 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:
uliginosa
ID:
1184637
Status:
valid
Authors:
Müll. Hal.
Source:
tro
Year:
1882
Citation Micro:
Linnaea 43: 476 1882
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001183975
Common Names
- Hookeria uliginosa
- Uliginose Hookeria
- Uliginosa Hookeria
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesDescription
Hookeria uliginosa (also called Uliginosa Hookeria, among many other common names) is a species of moss native to the Americas, Europe, and Asia. It is a small, tufted moss with stems up to 2 cm long and leaves that are 2-3 mm long. It typically grows in moist, shady areas, such as woodlands, stream banks, and wet rocks.
Uses & Benefits
Hookeria uliginosa is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a groundcover in landscaping. It is also used for erosion control and to provide habitat for wildlife.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
Hookeria uliginosa has small, yellow flowers with six petals and six stamens. The seeds are small and round, and the seedlings are thin and delicate.
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Hookeria uliginosa is native to the western United States, from California to Montana and east to Texas. It can be found in dry, open areas, such as in deserts and along roadsides.
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
Karl Müller (1818-1899): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Müll.Hal.' in the authors string.
The Bryophyte Nomenclator: Based on data supplied by Bryonames
Tropicos record: 35163920: Based on data supplied by Bryonames