Elharveya visicularioides - Uses, Benefits & Common Names
Status:
valid
Authors:
(H.A. Crum) H.A. Crum
Source:
tro
Year:
1986
Citation Micro:
Bryologist 89: 26 1986
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001195309
Common Names
- Elharveya visicularioides
- Viscid Elharveya
- Elharveya
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesDescription
Elharveya visicularioides (also called 'Elharveya visicularioides var. visicularioides', among many other common names) is a species of moss native to Central and South America. It is a small, cushion-forming moss with a yellow-green color and a prostrate growth form. It is found in moist, shady habitats, such as in the understory of forests.
Uses & Benefits
Elharveya visicularioides is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a groundcover in rock gardens.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
Elharveya visicularioides has small, yellowish-green flowers that bloom in the spring. The seeds are small, brown and oval-shaped. The seedlings are small and have a single, narrow leaf.
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesCultivation and Propagation
Elharveya visicularioides is a small, perennial moss that can be propagated by division or by spore. It prefers moist, shady conditions and can be grown in a variety of soils. It is best propagated by division in spring or early summer. Spores can be sown in a moist, shady location and kept moist until germination occurs.
Where to Find Elharveya visicularioides
Elharveya visicularioides can be found in the temperate forests of North America.
Elharveya visicularioides FAQ
What is the scientific name of Elharveya visicularioides?
Elharveya visicularioides
What type of plant is Elharveya visicularioides?
A moss
Where is Elharveya visicularioides found?
Central America
Species in the Elharveya genus
Species in the Hypnaceae family
Acritodon nephophilus, Austrohondaella limata, Bryosedgwickia barlassinae, Chryso-hypnum elegantulum, Chryso-hypnum patens, Chryso-hypnum diminutivum, Chryso-hypnum demaretii, Chryso-hypnum cavifolium, Chryso-hypnum frondosum, Chryso-hypnum crosbyi, Chryso-hypnum hylophilum, Chryso-hypnum rostratulum, Chryso-hypnum smithii, Crepidophyllum modestum, Ctenidiadelphus plumularia, Cyathothecium distichaceum, Dacryophyllum falcifolium, Ectropotheciella decrescens, Ectropotheciella distichophylla, Ectropotheciopsis novoguineensis, Ectropothecium glossophylloides, Ectropothecium laxirete, Ectropothecium aciculare, Ectropothecium adnatum, Ectropothecium aeruginosum, Ectropothecium affine, Ectropothecium afromolluscum, Ectropothecium andrei, Ectropothecium aneitense, Ectropothecium angusto-textum, Ectropothecium anisophyllum, Ectropothecium annamense, Ectropothecium arcuatum, Ectropothecium arfakense, Ectropothecium aubertii, Ectropothecium aureo-crispum, Ectropothecium aureum, Ectropothecium aurifolium, Ectropothecium barbelloides, Ectropothecium bingerianum, Ectropothecium bowiei, Ectropothecium brachycladulum, Ectropothecium brevifalcatum, Ectropothecium buitenzorgii, Ectropothecium burmense, Ectropothecium campaniforme, Ectropothecium campanulatum, Ectropothecium capillisetum, Ectropothecium carolinarum, Ectropothecium chamissonis,
References
Howard Alvin Crum (1922-2002): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'H.A.Crum' in the authors string.
The Bryophyte Nomenclator: Based on data supplied by Bryonames
Tropicos record: 35183569: Based on data supplied by Bryonames