Monoclea forsteri - Uses, Benefits & Common Names
Kingdom:
Phylum:
Marchantiidae
Order:
Marchantiales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
forsteri
ID:
1197864
Status:
valid
Authors:
Hook.
Source:
tro
Year:
1820
Citation Micro:
Musci Exot. 2: 27. pl. 174 1820
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001197202
Common Names
- Monoclea forsteri
- Forster's Monoclea
- Forster's False-moss
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesDescription
Monoclea forsteri (also called Forster's Monoclea, among many other common names) is a species of moss found in temperate regions of Europe and North America. It is a small-sized moss, growing up to 4 cm in height and has a yellow-green color. It is found in wet habitats, such as bogs, swamps, and wet meadows.
Uses & Benefits
Monoclea forsteri is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and parks. It is also used for erosion control and as a groundcover.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
Monoclea forsteri has small, yellow flowers, with three sepals and three petals. Its seeds are small, black and oval-shaped. Its seedlings are small and have a single cotyledon.
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Monoclea forsteri can be propagated by division or by spores. It prefers moist, shady conditions and can be grown in pots or in the garden. It requires regular watering and should be fertilized every few months.
Where to Find Monoclea forsteri
Monoclea forsteri can be found in the temperate regions of Europe and North America.
Species in the Monoclea genus
Species in the Monocleaceae family
References
William Jackson Hooker (1785-1865): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Hook.' in the authors string.
The Bryophyte Nomenclator: Based on data supplied by Bryonames
Tropicos record: 35186636: Based on data supplied by Bryonames