Kingdom:
Phylum:
Hypnanae
Order:
Hypnales
Species:
fasciculata
ID:
1172104

Status:
valid

Authors:
(Mitt.) Broth.

Source:
tro

Year:
1906

Citation Micro:
Nat. Pflanzenfam. I(3): 803 1906

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001171442



Common Names

  • Pterobryopsis fasciculata
  • Fasciculate Moss
  • Fasciculate-leaved Moss


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Description

Pterobryopsis fasciculata (also called Clustered Pterobryopsis, among many other common names) is a species of moss in the family Pterobryaceae. It is found in tropical and subtropical regions, and prefers moist, shady habitats.

Uses & Benefits

Pterobryopsis fasciculata is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a ground cover. It is also used to stabilize soil on slopes and embankments. It has a high tolerance for drought and can be used to prevent erosion.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Flower of Pterobryopsis fasciculata is small, yellow-green, and inconspicuous. The seed is a small, round, black seed. Seedlings are small, with a single pair of leaves and a short stem.

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Where to Find Pterobryopsis fasciculata

Pterobryopsis fasciculata can be found in tropical and subtropical Asia, from India to Japan.

Species in the Pterobryopsis genus

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

William Mitten (1819-1906): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Mitt.' in the authors string.
Viktor Ferdinand Brotherus (1849-1929): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Broth.' in the authors string.
The Bryophyte Nomenclator: Based on data supplied by Bryonames
Tropicos record: 35143641: Based on data supplied by Bryonames