Kingdom:
Phylum:
Hypnanae
Order:
Hypnales
Family:
Species:
verrucosa
ID:
1171674

Status:
valid

Authors:
(Dozy & Molk.) M. Fleisch.

Source:
tro

Year:
1923

Citation Micro:
Musci Buitenzorg 4: 1368. 222 1923

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001171012



Common Names

  • Warty False Moss
  • False Moss
  • Pseudohypnella verrucosa


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Description

Pseudohypnella verrucosa (also called Verrucose Hair-cap Moss, among many other common names) is a species of moss that is found in North America and Europe. It is a small, tufted moss that grows to a height of 2-3 cm. It has a yellowish-green color and is found in moist, shady areas, often near streams and rivers.

Uses & Benefits

Pseudohypnella verrucosa is used as an ornamental plant and is also used for erosion control.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Pseudohypnella verrucosa has small yellow flowers with a white center. The seeds are small and black. The seedlings are small and have a thin stem.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Cultivation and propagation of Pseudohypnella verrucosa: This plant is propagated by spores. It can be grown in moist, shady areas and prefers acidic soil. It can be propagated by division or by cuttings.

Where to Find Pseudohypnella verrucosa

Pseudohypnella verrucosa can be found in South America.

Species in the Pseudohypnella 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

Julian(us) Hendrik Molkenboer (1816-1854): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Molk.' in the authors string.
Max Fleischer (1861-1930): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'M.Fleisch.' in the authors string.
Frans Dozy (1807-1856): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Dozy' in the authors string.
The Bryophyte Nomenclator: Based on data supplied by Bryonames
Tropicos record: 35142977: Based on data supplied by Bryonames