Status:
valid
Authors:
Lindb.
Source:
tro
Year:
1877
Citation Micro:
Hepaticol. Utveckl. 16 1877
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001196662
Common Names
- Pleurozia purpurea
- Purpurea Pleurozia
- Purpurea Liverwort
Description
Pleurozia purpurea (also called Purple Pleurozia, among many other common names) is a small moss species that is found in North America. It is a tufted moss with a light green color and its leaves are arranged in two rows. It is found in dry, rocky habitats and is typically found on limestone rocks.
Uses & Benefits
Pleurozia purpurea has no known non-medical uses or benefits.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
Pleurozia purpurea has small, purple flowers that are borne on short stalks. Its seeds are small, black, and round. The seedlings are small and have a single, oval-shaped leaf.
Cultivation and Propagation
Pleurozia purpurea is a small moss that can be propagated by spore or vegetative fragmentation. Cultivation is best done in a moist, shady environment with acidic soil. It is best to keep the soil moist, but not wet, and to water it regularly.
Where to Find Pleurozia purpurea
Pleurozia purpurea is found in the eastern United States and Canada.
Pleurozia purpurea FAQ
What is the scientific name of Pleurozia purpurea?
Pleurozia purpurea
What is the common name of Pleurozia purpurea?
Purple-fruited scale-moss
Where is Pleurozia purpurea found?
Pleurozia purpurea is found in temperate regions of the Northern Hemisphere.
Species in the Pleurozia genus
Pleurozia purpurea,
Pleurozia johannis-winkleri,
Pleurozia gigantea,
Pleurozia conchifolia,
Pleurozia subinflata,
Pleurozia articulata,
Pleurozia acinosa,
Pleurozia paradoxa,
Pleurozia curiosa,
Pleurozia caledonica,
Pleurozia heterophylla,
Pleurozia pocsii,
Species in the Pleuroziaceae family
Pleurozia purpurea,
Pleurozia johannis-winkleri,
Pleurozia gigantea,
Pleurozia conchifolia,
Pleurozia subinflata,
Pleurozia articulata,
Pleurozia acinosa,
Pleurozia paradoxa,
Pleurozia curiosa,
Pleurozia caledonica,
Pleurozia heterophylla,
Pleurozia pocsii,