Kingdom:
Phylum:
Polytrichopsida
Order:
Polytrichales
Species:
lyallii
ID:
1197796

Status:
valid

Authors:
(Mitt.) G.L. Merr.

Source:
tro

Year:
1992

Citation Micro:
The Bryologist 95: 271. 1992

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001197134



Common Names

  • Meiotrichum lyallii
  • Lyall's Meiotrichum
  • Lyallii Meiotrichum


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Uses & Benefits

Meiotrichum lyallii is a species of moss that is often used in gardens and landscaping projects. It is a low-growing plant that is drought-tolerant and can be used as a ground cover or to fill in gaps in gardens. It is also used in floral arrangements and as a decorative element in terrariums.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Meiotrichum lyallii has small, yellowish-green flowers that are clustered in the axils of its leaves. Its seeds are small and black, and its seedlings have two short, narrow leaves.

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Where to Find Meiotrichum lyallii

Meiotrichum lyallii can be found in the alpine regions of Europe and Asia.

Species in the Meiotrichum genus

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

William Mitten (1819-1906): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Mitt.' in the authors string.
Gary Lane Smith Merrill (b.1939): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'G.L.Merr.' in the authors string.
The Bryophyte Nomenclator: Based on data supplied by Bryonames
Tropicos record: 35186497: Based on data supplied by Bryonames