Mielichhoferia asiatica - Uses, Benefits & Common Names
Kingdom:
Phylum:
Bryanae
Order:
Bryales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
asiatica
ID:
1535843
Status:
valid
Authors:
Tubanova & Ignatova
Source:
rhakhis
Year:
2017
Citation Micro:
Arctoa. 26(2): 174. 2017
WFO Identifier:
wfo-1000018910
Common Names
- Mielichhoferia asiatica
- Asiatica Mielichhoferia
- Asiatica Moss
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesDescription
Mielichhoferia asiatica (also called Asian Mielichhoferia, among many other common names) is a species of moss found in tropical and subtropical regions of the world. It is a small, cushion-forming moss with short, branched stems and small, ovate leaves. It is found in moist, shady habitats, such as in forests, meadows, and along streams.
Uses & Benefits
Mielichhoferia asiatica is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a groundcover in landscaping.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
Mielichhoferia asiatica has small, yellowish-green flowers. The seeds are small and round, and the seedlings are small and delicate.
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Mielichhoferia asiatica is a small, evergreen, perennial plant that is native to Asia. It is a low-growing plant with small, glossy, dark green leaves and small, white flowers. It prefers partial shade and moist, well-drained soil. Propagation is by division or cuttings. It is drought tolerant and can be grown in containers.
Where to Find Mielichhoferia asiatica
Mielichhoferia asiatica can be found in North America, Europe, and Asia.
Mielichhoferia asiatica FAQ
What is the scientific name of Mielichhoferia asiatica?
Mielichhoferia asiatica
What is the habitat of Mielichhoferia asiatica?
It is found in moist forests, meadows, and grasslands.
What is the distribution of Mielichhoferia asiatica?
It is found in Europe, North Africa, and the Caucasus region.
Species in the Mielichhoferia genus
Mielichhoferia shevockii, Mielichhoferia pilifera, Mielichhoferia acuminata, Mielichhoferia acutifolia, Mielichhoferia argentifolia, Mielichhoferia auriseta, Mielichhoferia badhwarii, Mielichhoferia borbonica, Mielichhoferia brotheri, Mielichhoferia bryocarpa, Mielichhoferia canescens, Mielichhoferia coarctata, Mielichhoferia demissa, Mielichhoferia diplodonta, Mielichhoferia elgonensis, Mielichhoferia elongata, Mielichhoferia grammocarpa, Mielichhoferia gymna, Mielichhoferia herzogii, Mielichhoferia humipetens, Mielichhoferia hymenostomoides, Mielichhoferia immersidens, Mielichhoferia lahulensis, Mielichhoferia leptoclada, Mielichhoferia linderi, Mielichhoferia lonchocarpa, Mielichhoferia longiseta, Mielichhoferia lorentziana, Mielichhoferia macrodonta, Mielichhoferia manca, Mielichhoferia megalocarpum, Mielichhoferia micropoma, Mielichhoferia mielichhoferiana, Mielichhoferia ochracea, Mielichhoferia ovalis, Mielichhoferia pampae, Mielichhoferia patagonica, Mielichhoferia macrophylla, Mielichhoferia antisanensis, Mielichhoferia plumosa, Mielichhoferia punctulata, Mielichhoferia robusta, Mielichhoferia sanguinolenta, Mielichhoferia schmidii, Mielichhoferia secundifolia, Mielichhoferia seriola, Mielichhoferia serrae, Mielichhoferia serridens, Mielichhoferia sinensis, Mielichhoferia speluncae,
Species in the Mniaceae family
Mniobryum brevisetum, Mniobryum linderi, Mniobryum pergracile, Mniobryum perlaxum, Mniobryum rubrum, Mniobryum ruwenzorense, Mniobryum sparsifolium, Mniobryum tortifolium, Webera denticostata, Webera striatidens, Webera taylorii, Webera synoica, Cinclidium arcticum, Cinclidium latifolium, Cinclidium minutifolium, Cinclidium stygium, Cinclidium subrotundum, Cinclidium alaskanum, Cyrtomnium hymenophyllum, Cyrtomnium hymenophylloides, Epipterygium brasiliense, Epipterygium convalleum, Epipterygium immarginatum, Epipterygium mandonii, Epipterygium mexicanum, Epipterygium puiggarii, Epipterygium rigidum, Epipterygium tozeri, Epipterygium wrightii, Epipterygium koelzii, Epipterygium vanuatuicum, Epipterygium opararense, Epipterygium nagasakense, Epipterygium orbifolium, Epipterygium atlanticum, Epipterygium biauritum, Epipterygium oreophilum, Epipterygium yunnanense, Leucolepis acanthoneura, Mielichhoferia shevockii, Mielichhoferia pilifera, Mielichhoferia acuminata, Mielichhoferia acutifolia, Mielichhoferia argentifolia, Mielichhoferia auriseta, Mielichhoferia badhwarii, Mielichhoferia borbonica, Mielichhoferia brotheri, Mielichhoferia bryocarpa, Mielichhoferia canescens,
References
The Bryophyte Nomenclator: Based on data supplied by Bryonames
Tropicos record: 100471166: Based on data supplied by Bryonames