Kingdom:
Phylum:
Hypnanae
Order:
Hypnales
Genus:
Species:
stolonifera
ID:
1168834

Status:
valid

Authors:
(Müll. Hal.) Müll. Hal.

Source:
tro

Year:
1876

Citation Micro:
Linnaea 40: 274 1876

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001168172



Common Names

  • Jaegerina stolonifera
  • Stolonifera Jaegerina
  • Stolonifera Moss


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Uses & Benefits

Jaegerina stolonifera is a species of moss that is often used in landscaping and gardens. It is used to create a natural and attractive ground cover, and it is low-maintenance and requires little water. It is also used to cover bare patches of soil.

Cultivars, Varieties & Sub-species

Jaegerina stolonifera var. incrassata P. de la Varde
Jaegerina stolonifera sub. laticuspis (J. Taylor & P. de la Varde) Argent

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Jaegerina stolonifera is small and white, with a single pistil and six stamens. The seed is small and black, with a rough surface. The seedlings are thin and green, with long, narrow leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Jaegerina stolonifera is a small, evergreen, perennial plant that grows up to 30 cm tall. It is native to the Mediterranean region and is found in dry, rocky habitats. It is propagated by seed or cuttings. Seeds should be sown in a well-drained, sandy soil and kept moist until germination. Cuttings should be taken in the spring or summer and rooted in a sandy soil. The plant prefers full sun and well-drained soil.

Where to Find Jaegerina stolonifera

Jaegerina stolonifera can be found in tropical and subtropical regions of the Americas.

Species in the Pterobryaceae family

Calyptothecium acostatum, Calyptothecium prainii, Calyptothecium acutum, Calyptothecium bescherellei, Calyptothecium burmense, Calyptothecium duplicatum, Calyptothecium extensum, Calyptothecium hookeri, Calyptothecium nitidum, Calyptothecium oxyphyllum, Calyptothecium pinnatum, Calyptothecium ramosii, Calyptothecium recurvulum, Calyptothecium subacutum, Calyptothecium subhumile, Calyptothecium symphysodontoides, Calyptothecium urvilleanum, Calyptothecium wightii, Calyptothecium auriculatum, Calyptothecium integrifolium, Calyptothecium compressum, Calyptothecium pterobryoides, Calyptothecium squarrosulum, Calyptothecium phyllogonioides, Calyptothecium philippinense, Henicodium geniculatum, Hildebrandtiella cuspidans, Hildebrandtiella endotrichelloides, Hildebrandtiella longiseta, Hildebrandtiella phleoides, Jaegerina formosa, Jaegerina guatemalensis, Jaegerina luzonensis, Jaegerina plicata, Jaegerina robillardii, Jaegerina scariosa, Jaegerina solitaria, Jaegerina stolonifera, Jaegerina retrosquarrosa, Micralsopsis complanata, Muellerobryum whiteleggei, Neolindbergia deningeri, Neolindbergia rigida, Neolindbergia robusta, Neolindbergia rugosa, Neolindbergia vitiensis, Neolindbergia cladomnioides, Neolindbergia veloirae, Orthorrhynchidium planifrons, Orthostichopsis fornicata,

References

Karl Müller (1818-1899): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Müll.Hal.' in the authors string.
The Bryophyte Nomenclator: Based on data supplied by Bryonames
Tropicos record: 35138173: Based on data supplied by Bryonames