Kingdom:
Phylum:
Hypnanae
Order:
Hypnales
Family:
Species:
excavata
ID:
1187495

Status:
valid

Authors:
(Broth.) Ando

Source:
tro

Year:
1971

Citation Micro:
Hikobia 6: 43 1971

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001186833

Common Names

  • Excavate Stereodontopsis
  • Excavate Stereodontopsis Moss
  • Excavate Moss

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Description

Stereodontopsis excavata (also called Excavated Stereodontopsis, among many other common names) is a medium-sized, tufted moss with a yellow-green color. It is native to the Himalayas, and is found in moist, shady habitats.

Uses & Benefits

Stereodontopsis excavata is an ornamental plant that is used as a ground cover in gardens and lawns. It has attractive foliage and is drought tolerant. It can also be used in rock gardens and as a border plant.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Stereodontopsis excavata is small and white, with a yellow center. The seed is small and black. The seedlings are small and green.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Stereodontopsis excavata is a tropical plant that can be propagated by division or by seed. It prefers moist, well-drained soil and partial shade. It can be propagated by division in spring or by seed in spring or summer. It can also be propagated by cuttings in late summer or early fall.

Where to Find Stereodontopsis excavata

Stereodontopsis excavata can be found in tropical and subtropical regions of the world.

Stereodontopsis excavata FAQ

What is the scientific name of Stereodontopsis excavata?

Stereodontopsis excavata

What is the family of Stereodontopsis excavata?

Mniaceae

What is the habitat of Stereodontopsis excavata?

Moist, shaded areas

Species in the Stereodontopsis 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

Viktor Ferdinand Brotherus (1849-1929): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Broth.' in the authors string.
Hisatsugu Ando (1922-2005): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Ando' in the authors string.
The Bryophyte Nomenclator: Based on data supplied by Bryonames
Tropicos record: 35169283: Based on data supplied by Bryonames