Kingdom:
Phylum:
Hypnanae
Order:
Hypnales
Species:
aureonitens
ID:
1537633

Status:
valid

Authors:
B.H. Allen

Source:
rhakhis

Year:
2018

Citation Micro:
Monographs in Systematic Botany from the Missouri Botanical Garden. 132: 501. 2018

WFO Identifier:
wfo-1000019970



Common Names

  • Pylaisiadelpha aureonitens
  • Aureonitens Pylaisiadelpha
  • Aureonitens Moss


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Description

Pylaisiadelpha aureonitens (also called Golden-hued Pylaisiadelpha, among many other common names) is a species of moss in the family Hypnaceae. It is characterized by its yellow-green to yellow-brown color, and its leaves are ovate-lanceolate in shape. It is native to Southeast Asia, and is found in tropical and subtropical forests.

Uses & Benefits

Pylaisiadelpha aureonitens is used as an ornamental plant in landscaping and as a medicinal plant for treating various ailments.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Pylaisiadelpha aureonitens has small, yellow-green flowers, and the seed is a small, round capsule. The seedlings have a single, long, narrow leaf.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Pylaisiadelpha aureonitens can be propagated by spores or by division of the plant. It prefers moist, shady areas and should be grown in a soil mix of equal parts peat moss, sand, and loam. The soil should be kept moist, but not soggy. Fertilize with a balanced fertilizer every two weeks during the growing season.

Where to Find Pylaisiadelpha aureonitens

Pylaisiadelpha aureonitens is found in tropical and subtropical regions of the Americas, including Mexico, Central America, and South America.

Pylaisiadelpha aureonitens FAQ

What is the scientific name of Pylaisiadelpha aureonitens?

Pylaisiadelpha aureonitens

What type of plant is Pylaisiadelpha aureonitens?

It is a species of moss.

Where is Pylaisiadelpha aureonitens found?

It is found in Costa Rica.

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

The Bryophyte Nomenclator: Based on data supplied by Bryonames
Tropicos record: 100472089: Based on data supplied by Bryonames