Kingdom:
Phylum:
Polytrichopsida
Order:
Polytrichales
Genus:
Species:
crispa
ID:
1183165

Status:
valid

Authors:
R. Br.

Source:
tro

Year:
1819

Citation Micro:
Transactions of the Linnean Society of London 12(2): 562. 1819

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001182503



Common Names

  • Crispa Lyellia
  • Crispa Pepperweed
  • Crispa Pepperwort


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Description

Lyellia crispa (also called Lyellia crispa, 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 crispa is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a ground cover. It is also used as a soil stabilizer and erosion control plant.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Flower of Lyellia crispa 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 crispa

Lyellia crispa can be found in South America.

Lyellia crispa FAQ

What is the scientific name of Lyellia crispa?

Lyellia crispa

What type of plant is Lyellia crispa?

It is a shrub

Where is Lyellia crispa 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

Robert Brown (1773-1858): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'R.Br.' in the authors string.
The Bryophyte Nomenclator: Based on data supplied by Bryonames
Tropicos record: 35160609: Based on data supplied by Bryonames