Kingdom:
Phylum:
Hypnanae
Order:
Hypnales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
kenyae
ID:
1147377

Status:
valid

Authors:
Bizot & Lewinsky

Source:
tro

Year:
1978

Citation Micro:
Lindbergia 4: 278. f. 3 1978

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001146715



Common Names

  • Wijkiella kenyae
  • Kenyae Wijkiella Moss
  • Kenya Wijkiella Moss


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Description

Wijkiella kenyae (also called Keny's wijkiella, among many other common names) is a species of moss found in the Northern Hemisphere. It is a small, tufted moss with a yellowish-green color and a soft, feathery texture. It is native to North America, Europe, and Asia, and is found in moist, shady habitats such as woodlands, meadows, and grasslands.

Uses & Benefits

Wijkiella kenyae is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a groundcover in landscaping. It is also used to reduce erosion on slopes and is a popular choice for rock gardens.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Wijkiella kenyae has small, greenish-white flowers with 6 petals. Its seeds are small, black and round. Its seedlings have a single, upright stem with small, oval-shaped leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Wijkiella kenyae is a small, tufted moss that grows in moist, shady areas. It is easy to propagate and cultivate, and can be grown in a variety of substrates, such as soil, peat, or sand. It prefers temperatures between 10-20°C and can tolerate a range of pH levels. It can be propagated by division or by spore sowing.

Where to Find Wijkiella kenyae

Wijkiella kenyae is native to the tropical and subtropical regions of Africa.

Species in the Wijkiella 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

Maurice Bizot (1905-1979): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Bizot' in the authors string.
Jette Lewinsky (1948-1998): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Lewinsky' in the authors string.
The Bryophyte Nomenclator: Based on data supplied by Bryonames
Tropicos record: 35100284: Based on data supplied by Bryonames