Kingdom:
Phylum:
Hypnanae
Order:
Hypnales
Species:
chlorophyllosa
ID:
1147415

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


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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.

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Where to Find Aptychella chlorophyllosa

Aptychella chlorophyllosa is native to Europe and can be found in moist, shady areas.

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,

References

Theodor Herzog (1880-1961): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Herzog' in the authors string.
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: 35100328: Based on data supplied by Bryonames