Status:
valid
Authors:
(Broth.) W.R. Buck
Source:
tro
Year:
1980
Citation Micro:
J. Hattori Bot. Lab. 47: 53 1980
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001186057
Common Names
- Macgregorella indica
- Indica Macgregorella
- Indian Macgregorella
Description
Macgregorella indica (also called Indian Hair-Moss, among many other common names) is a small moss species with a creeping habit. It is native to India and grows in rocky areas, grasslands, and open woodlands.
Uses & Benefits
Macgregorella indica is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a soil stabilizer.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
The flower of Macgregorella indica is an inconspicuous white-greenish color. Its seeds are small and black, and its seedlings are thin and spindly.
Where to Find Macgregorella indica
Macgregorella indica can be found in Asia.
Species in the Macgregorella genus
Species in the Myriniaceae family