Kingdom:
Phylum:
Hypnanae
Order:
Ptychomniales
Species:
aristata
ID:
1173553

Status:
valid

Authors:
Bosch & Sande Lac.

Source:
tro

Year:
1863

Citation Micro:
Bryol. Jav. 2: 80. 195 1863

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001172891



Common Names

  • Garovaglia aristata
  • Aristata Garovaglia
  • Garovaglia Moss


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Description

Garovaglia aristata (also called 'Aristate Hair-cap Moss', among many other common names) is a species of moss in the family Funariaceae. It is a small, tufted moss with a conical or cylindrical capsule. It is native to the tropical and subtropical regions of the Americas, Africa, and Asia, and is found in moist, shady areas such as forests and grasslands.

Uses & Benefits

Garovaglia aristata is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a ground cover. It is also used to stabilize soil and prevent erosion.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Garovaglia aristata has yellow flowers with six petals and six stamens. The seeds are small and black. The seedlings have a single pair of cotyledons.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Garovaglia aristata can be propagated by seed or stem cuttings. Seeds should be sown in a light, well-drained soil mix and kept moist. Stem cuttings should be taken from healthy, mature plants and planted in a light, well-drained soil mix. Both methods should be done in spring or summer for best results.

Where to Find Garovaglia aristata

Garovaglia aristata can be found in North America, Europe, and Asia.

Garovaglia aristata FAQ

What is the scientific name of Garovaglia aristata?

Garovaglia aristata

What type of plant is Garovaglia aristata?

A shrub

Where is Garovaglia aristata native to?

New Caledonia

Species in the Ptychomniaceae family

Cladomnion ericoides, Cladomniopsis crenato-obtusa, Dichelodontium nitidum, Endotrichellopsis laevifolia, Euptychium piliferum, Euptychium cuspidatum, Euptychium dumosum, Euptychium mucronatum, Euptychium pungens, Euptychium robustum, Euptychium vitiense, Garovaglia binsteadii, Garovaglia brassii, Garovaglia crispata, Garovaglia eberhardtii, Garovaglia robbinsii, Garovaglia zantenii, Garovaglia angustifolia, Garovaglia aristata, Garovaglia baeuerlenii, Garovaglia compressa, Garovaglia crispa, Garovaglia elegans, Garovaglia luzonensis, Garovaglia plicata, Garovaglia plumosa, Garovaglia powellii, Garovaglia setigera, Garovaglia subelegans, Garovaglia tortifolia, Garovaglia mujuensis, Glyphothecium sciuroides, Hampeella alaris, Hampeella pallens, Hampeella concavifolia, Ombronesus chilensis, Ptychomniella ptychocarpon, Ptychomnion aciculare, Ptychomnion cygnisetum, Ptychomnion densifolium, Ptychomnion falcatulum, Tetraphidopsis pusilla, Glyphotheciopsis gracilis,

References

Roelof Benjamin van den Bosch (1810-1862): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Bosch' in the authors string.
Cornelius Marinus van der Sande Lacoste (1815-1887): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Sande Lac.' in the authors string.
The Bryophyte Nomenclator: Based on data supplied by Bryonames
Tropicos record: 35145744: Based on data supplied by Bryonames