Status:
valid
Authors:
Tixier
Source:
tro
Year:
1971
Citation Micro:
Rev. Bryol. Lichénol. 38: 152, f. 3 1971
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001186974
Common Names
- Pterobryopsis rubrinervis
- Red-nerved Pterobryopsis Moss
- Red-veined Pterobryopsis Moss
Description
Pterobryopsis rubrinervis (also called Rubrinervis Pterobryopsis, among many other common names) is a species of moss found in the tropical and subtropical regions of Asia, Africa and South America. It is a small, tufted moss with a yellow-green to dark green color. It grows in moist, shady habitats such as forests, woodlands, and grasslands.
Uses & Benefits
Pterobryopsis rubrinervis is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and in landscaping. It is also used as a groundcover in shady areas, and its foliage provides a nice contrast to other plants in the garden.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
The flower of Pterobryopsis rubrinervis is small and inconspicuous, with a single pistil and six stamens. The seed is a small, dark brown, oval-shaped nutlet. The seedlings are small and delicate, with a single, slender stem and two small, opposite leaves.
Where to Find Pterobryopsis rubrinervis
Pterobryopsis rubrinervis can be found in moist, shady places in North America, Europe, and Asia.
Pterobryopsis rubrinervis FAQ
What is the scientific name of Pterobryopsis rubrinervis?
Pterobryopsis rubrinervis
What is the family of Pterobryopsis rubrinervis?
Pterobryopsidaceae
What is the habitat of Pterobryopsis rubrinervis?
Moist soil and rocks
Species in the Pterobryopsis genus
Pterobryopsis rehmannii,
Pterobryopsis acuminata,
Pterobryopsis angustifolia,
Pterobryopsis aurantia,
Pterobryopsis burmensis,
Pterobryopsis caudata,
Pterobryopsis crassiuscula,
Pterobryopsis crassicaulis,
Pterobryopsis cucullatifolia,
Pterobryopsis fasciculata,
Pterobryopsis foulkesiana,
Pterobryopsis gedehensis,
Pterobryopsis itahiae,
Pterobryopsis kegeliana,
Pterobryopsis longissima,
Pterobryopsis mexicana,
Pterobryopsis orientalis,
Pterobryopsis scabriuscula,
Pterobryopsis schmidii,
Pterobryopsis setschwanica,
Pterobryopsis stolonacea,
Pterobryopsis subcrassicaulis,
Pterobryopsis subcrassiuscula,
Pterobryopsis tumida,
Pterobryopsis pilifolia,
Pterobryopsis divergens,
Pterobryopsis myurioides,
Pterobryopsis rubrinervis,
Pterobryopsis hoehnelii,
Pterobryopsis australina,
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,