Kingdom:
Phylum:
Bryanae
Order:
Bryales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
chilensis
ID:
1196125

Status:
valid

Authors:
(Mont.) A.J. Shaw

Source:
tro

Year:
1987

Citation Micro:
Mem. New York Bot. Gard. 45: 684 1987

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001195463



Common Names

  • Pohlia Chilensis
  • Chilean Pohlia
  • Chilean Moss


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Description

Pohlia chilensis (also called Chilensis, among many other common names) is a species of moss found in tropical and subtropical regions, typically in moist habitats such as wet rocks, streambanks, and moist soils. It is a small, yellowish-green moss with long, narrow leaves that are often curved and have a smooth margin.

Uses & Benefits

Pohlia chilensis is used as a soil stabilizer, erosion control, and for water filtration. It is also used in the production of compost and as a food source for livestock.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Pohlia chilensis has small yellowish-green flowers with four petals. The seeds are small and black, and the seedlings are small and slender.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Pohlia chilensis is a low-growing, evergreen moss that can reach up to 10 cm in height. It is native to the Mediterranean region and is tolerant of a wide range of soils. It prefers full sun and is drought tolerant. Propagation is by division or spore.

Where to Find Pohlia chilensis

Pohlia chilensis can be found in the mountains of Japan.

Pohlia chilensis FAQ

What is the scientific name of Pohlia chilensis?

Pohlia chilensis

What is the habitat of Pohlia chilensis?

It is found in wet, acidic habitats such as bogs, fens, and swamps.

What is the distribution of Pohlia chilensis?

It is found in South America.

Species in the Pohlia genus

Pohlia beringiensis, Pohlia melanodon, Pohlia oerstediana, Pohlia pacifica, Pohlia pseudobarbula, Pohlia scotica, Pohlia afrocruda, Pohlia alba, Pohlia aloysii-sabaudiae, Pohlia andalusica, Pohlia annotina, Pohlia apolensis, Pohlia atropurpurea, Pohlia atrothecia, Pohlia austroelongata, Pohlia austropolymorpha, Pohlia baronii, Pohlia betulina, Pohlia bolanderi, Pohlia brachystoma, Pohlia brevinervis, Pohlia brevireticulata, Pohlia brideliana, Pohlia bulbifera, Pohlia calopyxis, Pohlia camptotrachela, Pohlia cardotii, Pohlia chitralensis, Pohlia columbica, Pohlia cratericola, Pohlia cruda, Pohlia crudoides, Pohlia drummondii, Pohlia elongata, Pohlia erecta, Pohlia excelsa, Pohlia flexuosa, Pohlia grammophylla, Pohlia humilis, Pohlia longibracteata, Pohlia longicolla, Pohlia ludwigii, Pohlia lutescens, Pohlia marchica, Pohlia mielichhoferia, Pohlia nemicaulon, Pohlia nevadensis, Pohlia nutans, Pohlia nutanti-polymorpha, Pohlia obtusifolia,

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

Camille Montagne (1784-1866): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Mont.' in the authors string.
Arthur Jonathan Shaw (b.1954): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'A.J.Shaw' in the authors string.
The Bryophyte Nomenclator: Based on data supplied by Bryonames
Tropicos record: 35183771: Based on data supplied by Bryonames