Kingdom:
Phylum:
Hypnanae
Order:
Hookeriales
Genus:
Species:
aurea
ID:
1175296

Status:
valid

Authors:
(Lam. ex Brid.) Kindb.

Source:
tro

Year:
1894

Citation Micro:
Enum. Bryin. Exot. 16 197 1894

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001174634



Common Names

  • Hemiragis aurea
  • Golden Hemiragis
  • Golden Hemiragis Moss


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Description

Hemiragis aurea (also called Aurea Hemiragis, among many other common names) is a small, tufted moss with yellow-green leaves. It is native to North America and is found in moist, shady habitats.

Uses & Benefits

Hemiragis aurea is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and is also used as a medicinal plant to treat a variety of ailments.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Hemiragis aurea is a small, yellowish-green, star-shaped structure with 6 petals. The seed is a small, yellowish-brown spore. The seedlings are small, yellowish-green, and have a single leaf.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Hemiragis aurea can be propagated by seed or division. Seeds should be sown in a well-drained soil mix in spring or summer. Division can be done in spring or fall. The plant should be divided into smaller clumps and replanted in a well-drained soil mix.

Where to Find Hemiragis aurea

Hemiragis aurea is native to the Mediterranean region.

Species in the Hemiragis genus

Species in the Pilotrichaceae family

Amblytropis hispidula, Amblytropis setosa, Actinodontium adscendens, Actinodontium dusenii, Actinodontium rhaphidostegum, Actinodontium sprucei, Actinodontium streptopogoneum, Actinodontium pygmaeum, Brymela angustiretis, Brymela complanata, Brymela crosbyi, Brymela laevinervis, Brymela tutezona, Brymela acuminata, Brymela cuspidata, Brymela fissidentoides, Brymela fluminensis, Brymela obtusifolia, Brymela parkeriana, Brymela rugulosa, Brymela websteri, Brymela cavifolia, Callicostella callicostelloides, Callicostella africana, Callicostella apophysata, Callicostella armata, Callicostella ascensionis, Callicostella attenuata, Callicostella beccariana, Callicostella belangeriana, Callicostella bernoullii, Callicostella bisexualis, Callicostella brevipes, Callicostella caledonica, Callicostella campbelliana, Callicostella chevalieri, Callicostella chionophylla, Callicostella chlorina, Callicostella chloroneura, Callicostella circinata, Callicostella constricta, Callicostella cruegeri, Callicostella daltoniaecarpa, Callicostella depressa, Callicostella disticha, Callicostella eberhardtiana, Callicostella emarginatula, Callicostella erosotruncata, Callicostella fallax, Callicostella fissidentella,

References

Jean-Baptiste de Lamarck (1744-1829): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Lam.' in the authors string.
Nils Conrad Kindberg (1832-1910): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Kindb.' in the authors string.
Samuel Elisée Bridel-Brideri (1762-1828): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Brid.' in the authors string.
The Bryophyte Nomenclator: Based on data supplied by Bryonames
Tropicos record: 35148594: Based on data supplied by Bryonames