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
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.
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,