Kingdom:
Phylum:
Jungermanniidae
Order:
Jungermanniales
Species:
antillana
ID:
1205394

Status:
valid

Authors:
(Steph.) H. Rob.

Source:
tro

Year:
1999

Citation Micro:
Bol. Soc. Venez. Ci. Nat. 22: 254 124 1999

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001204732

Common Names

  • Zoopsidella antillana
  • Antillan Zoopsidella
  • Antillan Fork-moss

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Uses & Benefits

Zoopsidella antillana is used in traditional medicine and as a source of food for livestock.

Cultivars, Varieties & Sub-species

Zoopsidella antillana sub. jamaicensis R.M. Schust.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Zoopsidella antillana has small, yellowish-green flowers that are borne on a single stalk. Its seeds are small, dark brown and have a rough surface. The seedlings are small and have two, heart-shaped cotyledons.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Zoopsidella antillana is a small, low-growing moss that is found in moist, shady areas. It is propagated by spore dispersal and can be grown in a moist, shady area with good drainage. It prefers acidic soil and can be grown in a container or in the ground.

Where to Find Zoopsidella antillana

Zoopsidella antillana can be found in the tropical and subtropical forests of Central and South America.

Zoopsidella antillana FAQ

What is the scientific name of Zoopsidella antillana?

Zoopsidella antillana

What is the family of Zoopsidella antillana?

Zoopsidellaceae

What is the habitat of Zoopsidella antillana?

Tropical and subtropical moist montane forests

Species in the Lepidoziaceae family

Acromastigum anisostomum, Acromastigum bancanum, Acromastigum bifidum, Acromastigum brotheri, Acromastigum capillare, Acromastigum colensoanum, Acromastigum cunninghamii, Acromastigum echinatiforme, Acromastigum echinatum, Acromastigum exiguum, Acromastigum exile, Acromastigum filum, Acromastigum fimbriatum, Acromastigum inaequilaterum, Acromastigum integrifolium, Acromastigum laetevirens, Acromastigum linganum, Acromastigum mooreanum, Acromastigum obliquatum, Acromastigum tenax, Acromastigum verticale, Acromastigum moratii, Acromastigum pusillum, Acromastigum stellare, Acromastigum rigidum, Acromastigum subechinatiforme, Acromastigum adaptatum, Acromastigum divaricatum, Acromastigum longirete, Acromastigum fumosum, Acromastigum furcatifolium, Acromastigum herzogii, Acromastigum homodictyon, Acromastigum implexum, Acromastigum interstisiale, Acromastigum laevigatum, Acromastigum lamyi, Acromastigum leptophyllum, Acromastigum lobuliferum, Acromastigum marginatum, Acromastigum microstichum, Acromastigum prismaticale, Acromastigum stenophyllum, Acromastigum aurescens, Acromastigum caledonicum, Acromastigum carcinum, Acromastigum cavifolium, Acromastigum curtilobum, Amazoopsis diplopoda, Amazoopsis gracilis,

References

Rudolf Mathias Schuster (1921-2012): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'R.M.Schust.' in the authors string.
The Bryophyte Nomenclator: Based on data supplied by Bryonames
Tropicos record: 35204688: Based on data supplied by Bryonames