Kingdom:
Phylum:
Polytrichopsida
Order:
Polytrichales
Genus:
Species:
platycarpa
ID:
1183167

Status:
valid

Authors:
Cardot & Thér.

Source:
tro

Year:
1927

Citation Micro:
Archives de Botanique, Bulletin Mensuel 1: 67. 1927

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001182505



Common Names

  • Platycarpa Lyellia
  • Platycarpa Pepperweed
  • Platycarpa Pepperwort


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Description

Lyellia platycarpa (also called Lyellia platycarpa, 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 platycarpa 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 platycarpa 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 platycarpa

Lyellia platycarpa can be found in South America.

Lyellia platycarpa FAQ

What is the scientific name of Lyellia platycarpa?

Lyellia platycarpa

What type of plant is Lyellia platycarpa?

It is a shrub

Where is Lyellia platycarpa 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

Jules Cardot (1860-1934): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Cardot' in the authors string.
Irénée Thériot (1859-1947): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Thér.' in the authors string.
The Bryophyte Nomenclator: Based on data supplied by Bryonames
Tropicos record: 35160611: Based on data supplied by Bryonames