Kingdom:
Phylum:
Hypnanae
Order:
Hypnales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
krylovii
ID:
1195397

Status:
valid

Authors:
(Podp.) Z. Iwats. & Glime

Source:
tro

Year:
1984

Citation Micro:
J. Hattori Bot. Lab. 55: 495 1984

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001194735



Common Names

  • Podperaea krylovii
  • Krylov's Podperaea Moss
  • Krylov's Moss


Searching for Podperaea krylovii? Discover Suppliers and Request Free Samples Now!

Find Suppliers & Request Samples

Description

Podperaea krylovii (also called Krylov's Podperaea 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

Podperaea krylovii is used as a soil stabilizer in gardens and landscaping, and is also used in erosion control and for water filtration.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Podperaea krylovii is small and yellow in color. The seed is a small, black, oval-shaped seed. The seedlings are thin, light green, and have a single, long leaf.

Searching for Podperaea krylovii? Discover Suppliers and Request Free Samples Now!

Find Suppliers & Request Samples

Cultivation and Propagation

Podperaea krylovii is a small, tufted moss native to North America. It prefers moist, shady areas and acidic soils. It can be propagated by division or by spore sowing. It can also be grown from cuttings. It should be planted in a moist, shady area and kept consistently moist. It should be fertilized with a balanced fertilizer once a month during the growing season.

Where to Find Podperaea krylovii

Podperaea krylovii is found in Russia and Mongolia.

Species in the Podperaea 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

Josef Podpěra (1878-1954): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Podp.' in the authors string.
Zennosuke Iwatsuki (1929-2015): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Z.Iwats.' in the authors string.
Janice Mildred Glime (b.1941): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Glime' in the authors string.
The Bryophyte Nomenclator: Based on data supplied by Bryonames
Tropicos record: 35182733: Based on data supplied by Bryonames