Kingdom:
Phylum:
Hypnanae
Order:
Hypnales
Family:
Species:
pseudorevoluta
ID:
1195870

Status:
valid

Authors:
(Reimers) Ando

Source:
tro

Year:
1963

Citation Micro:
Hikobia 3: 295 1963

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001195208

Common Names

  • Stereodontopsis pseudorevoluta
  • Pseudorevoluta Stereodontopsis
  • Stereodontopsis

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Description

Stereodontopsis pseudorevoluta (also called Stereodontopsis pseudorevoluta var. pseudorevoluta, among many other common names) is a species of moss native to the Northern Hemisphere, from Europe to North America. It is found in moist, shady places, such as in woods and along streams.

Uses & Benefits

Stereodontopsis pseudorevoluta is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and landscapes. It is also used in the production of moss gardens and terrariums.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Stereodontopsis pseudorevoluta has small, yellowish-green flowers with four petals. Its seeds are small and black, and its seedlings are small and green.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Stereodontopsis pseudorevoluta is a small, tufted moss that grows in moist, shady areas. It can be propagated by division or by spores. The best time to divide the plant is in the spring or early summer when the plants are actively growing. For spore propagation, the spores should be sown on a moist, sterile medium and kept in a warm, humid environment. The spores will germinate in about two weeks.

Where to Find Stereodontopsis pseudorevoluta

Stereodontopsis pseudorevoluta is found in the Northern Hemisphere, including Europe, Asia, and North America.

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

Hermann Reimers (1893-1961): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Reimers' 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: 35183439: Based on data supplied by Bryonames