Kingdom:
Phylum:
Polytrichopsida
Order:
Polytrichales
Genus:
Species:
bifurcata
ID:
1183164

Status:
valid

Authors:
Bél.

Source:
tro

Year:
1834

Citation Micro:
Voyage aux Indes Orientales, Botanique 2: 99. 1834

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001182502



Common Names

  • Bifurcata Lyellia
  • Bifurcata Pepperweed
  • Bifurcata Pepperwort


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Description

Lyellia bifurcata (also called Lyellia bifurcata, 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 bifurcata 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 bifurcata 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 bifurcata

Lyellia bifurcata can be found in South America.

Lyellia bifurcata FAQ

What is the scientific name of Lyellia bifurcata?

Lyellia bifurcata

What type of plant is Lyellia bifurcata?

It is a shrub

Where is Lyellia bifurcata 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

Charles Paulus Bélanger (1805-1881): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Bél.' in the authors string.
The Bryophyte Nomenclator: Based on data supplied by Bryonames
Tropicos record: 35160607: Based on data supplied by Bryonames