Kingdom:
Phylum:
Hypnanae
Order:
Hypnales
Family:
Species:
philippinense
ID:
1166461

Status:
valid

Authors:
Broth.

Source:
tro

Year:
1925

Citation Micro:
Nat. Pflanzenfam. (ed. 2) 11: 204 1925

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001165799

Common Names

  • Philippine Moss
  • Elmeriobryum Moss
  • Elmeriobryum philippinense Moss

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Description

Elmeriobryum philippinense (also called Philippine Elmer's Moss, among many other common names) is a species of moss in the family Elmeriobryaceae. It is a small moss with a yellow-green color, and is found in the Philippines. It is commonly found in moist, shady habitats, such as in forests, woodlands, and on the banks of streams and rivers.

Uses & Benefits

Elmeriobryum philippinense is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and flower beds. It is also used as a ground cover in areas where other plants are difficult to grow.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Elmeriobryum philippinense is small and white with a yellow center. The seed is a small, dark brown, round capsule. The seedlings are small, green, and have a single cotyledon.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Elmeriobryum philippinense is a species of moss found in the Philippines. It is a low-growing plant, with a creeping stem and small, rounded leaves. It prefers moist, shady areas and can be propagated by division or by spore sowing. It can be grown in containers or in the garden, and is best suited for shady, moist areas.

Where to Find Elmeriobryum philippinense

Elmeriobryum philippinense is native to the Philippines and can be found in moist forests and grasslands.

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

Viktor Ferdinand Brotherus (1849-1929): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Broth.' in the authors string.
The Bryophyte Nomenclator: Based on data supplied by Bryonames
Tropicos record: 35134229: Based on data supplied by Bryonames