Status:
valid
Authors:
(Herzog) Tixier
Source:
tro
Year:
1977
Citation Micro:
Rev. Bryol. Lichénol. 43: 421 1977
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001146753
Common Names
- Aptychella Chlorophyllosa
- Aptychella Green Moss
- Aptychella Moss
Description
Aptychella chlorophyllosa (also called Chlorophyllous Aptychella, among many other common names) is a species of moss in the family Aptychiaceae. It is found in Europe, North America, and Asia, and is typically found in grasslands, woodlands, and other moist habitats.
Uses & Benefits
Aptychella chlorophyllosa is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a houseplant. It has a high tolerance for drought and can be used in xeriscaping. It is also used in traditional medicine for treating a variety of ailments.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
Aptychella chlorophyllosa has small, yellowish-green flowers, which are followed by small, brown, egg-shaped seeds. The seedlings have a single, erect leaf, which is usually curved and has a pointed tip.
Where to Find Aptychella chlorophyllosa
Aptychella chlorophyllosa is native to Europe and can be found in moist, shady areas.
Species in the Aptychella genus
Aptychella chlorophyllosa,
Aptychella tenuiramea,
Aptychella brevinervis,
Aptychella linearifolia,
Aptychella muelleri,
Aptychella planula,
Aptychella proligera,
Aptychella hawaiica,
Aptychella imbricata,
Aptychella linii,
Aptychella oblongifolia,
Aptychella perdecurrens,
Aptychella pseudobrevinervis,
Aptychella robusta,
Aptychella touwii,
Species in the Pylaisiadelphaceae family
Gammiella pterogonioides,
Gammiella koningsbergeri,
Gammiella panchienii,
Hageniella assamica,
Hageniella isopterygioides,
Hageniella sikkimensis,
Hageniella micans,
Isopterygium affusum,
Isopterygium albescens,
Isopterygium ambreanum,
Isopterygium annamense,
Isopterygium antsihanakense,
Isopterygium antunesii,
Isopterygium applanatum,
Isopterygium aquaticum,
Isopterygium argillicola,
Isopterygium argyroleucum,
Isopterygium assamicum,
Isopterygium asymmetricum,
Isopterygium austrodenticulatum,
Isopterygium bancanum,
Isopterygium battakense,
Isopterygium baurii,
Isopterygium borneense,
Isopterygium brevicuspis,
Isopterygium brevisetum,
Isopterygium brownii,
Isopterygium byssaceum,
Isopterygium byssobolax,
Isopterygium candidulum,
Isopterygium chalarophyllum,
Isopterygium chryseolum,
Isopterygium citrinellum,
Isopterygium clerophilum,
Isopterygium combae,
Isopterygium complanatulum,
Isopterygium conangium,
Isopterygium congoanum,
Isopterygium courtoisii,
Isopterygium cratericola,
Isopterygium dewevrei,
Isopterygium elodes,
Isopterygium exiguum,
Isopterygium exile,
Isopterygium fallax,
Isopterygium filamentosum,
Isopterygium fissum,
Isopterygium fruticola,
Isopterygium gabonense,
Isopterygium gibbosulum,