Kingdom:
Phylum:
Hypnanae
Order:
Hookeriales
Genus:
Species:
ambrosia
ID:
1197973

Status:
valid

Authors:
M.A. Lewis & B.H. Allen

Source:
tro

Year:
1992

Citation Micro:
Novon 2: 355. f. 1–7 1992

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001197311



Common Names

  • Hypnella ambrosia
  • Ambrosia Hypnella
  • Ambrosia False-moss


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Description

Hypnella ambrosia (also called Ambrosia Moss, 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

Hypnella ambrosia is a species of moss that is often used in gardens and landscaping projects. It is a low-growing plant that is drought-tolerant and can be used as a ground cover or to fill in gaps in gardens. It is also used in floral arrangements and as a decorative element in terrariums.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Hypnella ambrosia has small, yellowish-green flowers that are arranged in clusters. The seeds are small, dark brown and have a glossy surface. The seedlings are small, with a single pair of leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Hypnella ambrosia is a tufted moss that grows in moist, shady areas. It is easy to cultivate and propagate. It prefers a moist, shaded environment with a pH between 5.5 and 7.5. It can be propagated by division or by spores. It can also be grown from cuttings.

Where to Find Hypnella ambrosia

Hypnella ambrosia can be found in the wetland regions of Europe.

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

Bruce H. Allen (b.1952): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'B.H.Allen' in the authors string.
Marko Alexander Lewis (b.1947): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'M.A.Lewis' in the authors string.
The Bryophyte Nomenclator: Based on data supplied by Bryonames
Tropicos record: 35186777: Based on data supplied by Bryonames