Kingdom:
Phylum:
Hypnanae
Order:
Hypnales
Species:
aurifolia
ID:
1197701

Status:
valid

Authors:
(Mitt.) M. Menzel

Source:
tro

Year:
1992

Citation Micro:
J. Hattori Bot. Lab. 71: 239 1992

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001197039





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Description

Puiggariopsis aurifolia (also called Golden Puiggariopsis, among many other common names) is a species of moss found in the Americas. It is a small, yellow-green plant with a single stem and small, oval leaves. It is native to North and South America, and is found in moist habitats such as wet rocks, soil, and tree bark.

Uses & Benefits

Puiggariopsis aurifolia is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and landscapes. It is also used as a ground cover in areas with moist soil.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Puiggariopsis aurifolia has small, yellow flowers with yellow anthers. Its seeds are small, black, and round. The seedlings have lanceolate leaves and a single cotyledon.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Puiggariopsis aurifolia is a tropical plant that prefers a well-draining soil and full sun or partial shade. Propagation is best done by division of the rhizomes or by cuttings taken from the stems. The cuttings should be planted in a moist, well-draining soil and kept in a warm, humid environment until they are well-rooted.

Where to Find Puiggariopsis aurifolia

Puiggariopsis aurifolia can be found in temperate regions of the world, including Europe, North America, and Asia.

Species in the Puiggariopsis 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

William Mitten (1819-1906): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Mitt.' in the authors string.
Mario Menzel (b.1958): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'M.Menzel' in the authors string.
The Bryophyte Nomenclator: Based on data supplied by Bryonames
Tropicos record: 35186366: Based on data supplied by Bryonames