Kingdom:
Phylum:
Hypnanae
Order:
Hypnales
Family:
Species:
aurea
ID:
1195421

Status:
valid

Authors:
(Schwägr.) W.R. Buck

Source:
tro

Year:
1984

Citation Micro:
Brittonia 36: 86 1984

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001194759



Common Names

  • Platygyriella aurea
  • Golden Platygyriella Moss
  • Golden Moss


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Description

Platygyriella aurea (also called Golden Fork-Moss, among many other common names) is a moss species found in North America, Europe, and Asia. It is a small, delicate moss with a pale green color and a forked branching pattern. It is found in moist, shady areas, such as woodlands, forests, and grasslands.

Uses & Benefits

Platygyriella aurea is a species of moss that is commonly used as a decorative element in gardens and flower beds. It is also used as a soil stabilizer and for erosion control.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Platygyriella aurea has small, yellow flowers with five petals and a single pistil. The seeds are small and black, and the seedlings are thin and delicate.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Platygyriella aurea is a species of moss that can be propagated through spore dispersal. It prefers moist, shady environments and can be cultivated in a potting mix or soil. It can also be propagated through division of the plant.

Where to Find Platygyriella aurea

Platygyriella aurea is found in the Mediterranean region.

Platygyriella aurea FAQ

What is the scientific name of Platygyriella aurea?

Platygyriella aurea

What type of plant is Platygyriella aurea?

Moss

Where is Platygyriella aurea found?

North and South America

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

Christian Friedrich Schwaegrichen (1775-1853): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Schwägr.' in the authors string.
William Russel Buck (b.1950): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'W.R.Buck' in the authors string.
The Bryophyte Nomenclator: Based on data supplied by Bryonames
Tropicos record: 35182763: Based on data supplied by Bryonames