Kingdom:
Phylum:
Polytrichopsida
Order:
Polytrichales
Genus:
Species:
aspera
ID:
1183162

Status:
valid

Authors:
(I. Hagen & C.E.O. Jensen) Frye

Source:
tro

Year:
1937

Citation Micro:
Moss Flora of North America 1: 111. 1937

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001182500



Common Names

  • Aspera Lyellia
  • Aspera Pepperweed
  • Aspera Pepperwort


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Description

Lyellia aspera (also called Lyellia aspera, among many other common names) is a species of moss in the family Hypnaceae. It is a small, yellowish-green moss with a smooth surface and a short stem. It is native to North America, Europe, and Asia, and is found in moist habitats such as wet rocks, streams, and swamps.

Uses & Benefits

Lyellia aspera is a type of moss that can be used as an ornamental plant in gardens and terrariums. It is also used in the production of moss walls and green roofs.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Flower of Lyellia aspera is small, white, and star-shaped. The seed is small and black. The seedlings are small and green.

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Where to Find Lyellia aspera

Lyellia aspera can be found in South America.

Lyellia aspera FAQ

What is the scientific name of Lyellia aspera?

Lyellia aspera

What type of plant is Lyellia aspera?

It is a shrub

Where is Lyellia aspera found?

It is found in the Caribbean

Species in the Polytrichaceae family

Alophosia azorica, Atrichopsis compressa, Atrichopsis angulata, Atrichopsis australis, Atrichopsis bellii, Atrichopsis capensis, Atrichopsis crispula, Atrichopsis erosa, Atrichopsis laxifolia, Atrichopsis mexicana, Atrichopsis minima, Atrichopsis tapes, Atrichopsis tenuirostris, Atrichopsis tetragona, Atrichopsis trichodon, Atrichopsis tristaniensis, Atrichum cylindricum, Atrichum altecristatum, Atrichum longifolium, Atrichum androgynum, Atrichum angustatum, Atrichum crispulum, Atrichum crispum, Atrichum flavisetum, Atrichum muelleri, Atrichum oerstedianum, Atrichum polycarpum, Atrichum rhystophyllum, Atrichum selwynii, Atrichum subserratum, Atrichum tenellum, Atrichum undulatum, Atrichum yakushimense, Atrichum laoshanense, Bartramiopsis lescurii, Dawsonia beccarii, Dawsonia gigantea, Dawsonia grandis, Dawsonia insignis, Dawsonia lativaginata, Dawsonia longiseta, Dawsonia papuana, Dawsonia polytrichoides, Dawsonia pullei, Dawsonia superba, Dendroligotrichum tongariroense, Dendroligotrichum dendroides, Dendroligotrichum squamosum, Hebantia rigida, Itatiella ulei,

References

Theodore Christian Frye (1869-1962): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Frye' in the authors string.
Christian E.O. Jensen (1859-1941): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'C.E.O.Jensen' in the authors string.
Ingebrigt Hagen (1852-1917): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'I.Hagen' in the authors string.
The Bryophyte Nomenclator: Based on data supplied by Bryonames
Tropicos record: 35160605: Based on data supplied by Bryonames