Kingdom:
Phylum:
Hypnanae
Order:
Hypnales
Species:
rubrinervis
ID:
1187636

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


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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.

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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

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

Pierre Tixier (1918-1997): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Tixier' in the authors string.
The Bryophyte Nomenclator: Based on data supplied by Bryonames
Tropicos record: 35169556: Based on data supplied by Bryonames