Kingdom:
Phylum:
Hypnanae
Order:
Hypnales
Species:
schreberi
ID:
1160857

Status:
valid

Authors:
(Willd. ex Brid.) Mitt.

Source:
tro

Year:
1869

Citation Micro:
J. Linn. Soc., Bot. 12: 537 1869

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001160195



Common Names

  • Pleurozium schreberi
  • Schreberi Pleurozium
  • Schreber's Pleurozium


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Description

Pleurozium schreberi (also called Schreber's Pleurozium, among many other common names) is a species of moss found in the Northern Hemisphere. It is a small, yellow-green moss with a short stem and a single, long-stemmed leaf. It is native to Europe, Asia, and North America and is found in moist, shady habitats.

Uses & Benefits

Pleurozium schreberi is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a ground cover in landscaping. It is also used as a medicinal plant for treating various ailments.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Pleurozium schreberi is a small, yellowish-green, star-shaped flower. The seed of Pleurozium schreberi is a small, dark brown, round seed. The seedlings of Pleurozium schreberi are small, dark green, and have a single, short stem.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Pleurozium schreberi is a species of moss found in temperate regions of the Northern Hemisphere. It is a small, delicate moss with a thin, thread-like stem and small, round leaves. It prefers moist, shady areas and can be propagated by division or spore propagation. It is best grown in a moist, well-drained soil in partial shade.

Where to Find Pleurozium schreberi

Pleurozium schreberi is native to Europe.

Species in the Pleurozium genus

Species in the Hylocomiaceae family

Hylocomiastrum himalayanum, Hylocomiastrum pyrenaicum, Hylocomiastrum umbratum, Hylocomium splendens, Leptohymenium brachystegium, Leptohymenium breutelii, Leptohymenium dentatum, Leptohymenium hokinense, Leptohymenium longisetaceum, Leptohymenium loriferum, Leptohymenium stramineum, Leptohymenium tenue, Leptohymenium sharpii, Loeskeobryum brevirostre, Loeskeobryum cavifolium, Macrothamnium javense, Macrothamnium macrocarpum, Macrothamnium leptohymenioides, Meteoriella soluta, Neodolichomitra yunnanensis, Orontobryum hookeri, Orontobryum darjeelingensis, Pleurozium schreberi, Pleurozium quitense, Puiggariopsis aurifolia, Rhytidiadelphus loreus, Rhytidiadelphus squarrosus, Rhytidiadelphus japonicus, Rhytidiadelphus subpinnatus, Rhytidiadelphus pacificus, Rhytidiopsis robusta, Leptocladiella delicatula, Leptocladiella flagellaris, Leptocladiella psilura, Hylocomiadelphus triquetrus,

References

Carl Ludwig Willdenow (1765-1812): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Willd.' in the authors string.
William Mitten (1819-1906): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Mitt.' in the authors string.
Samuel Elisée Bridel-Brideri (1762-1828): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Brid.' in the authors string.
The Bryophyte Nomenclator: Based on data supplied by Bryonames
Tropicos record: 35124816: Based on data supplied by Bryonames