Kingdom:
Phylum:
Hypnanae
Order:
Hypnales
Species:
duellii
ID:
1195489

Status:
valid

Authors:
H.A. Crum

Source:
tro

Year:
1985

Citation Micro:
Bryologist 88: 27. f. 4–6 1985

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001194827



Common Names

  • Pylaisiadelpha duellii
  • Duell's Moss
  • Duell Moss


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Description

Pylaisiadelpha duellii (also called Duell's Pylaisiadelpha, among many other common names) is a small moss that grows in tufts or mats. It has a reddish stem and lanceolate leaves. It is native to the Northern Hemisphere and typically found in moist, shady habitats.

Uses & Benefits

Pylaisiadelpha duellii is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and landscaping. It has attractive foliage and flowers, and can be used as a border plant or as a groundcover.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Pylaisiadelpha duellii is a small, white, star-shaped flower with five petals. The seed is a small, black, round seed with a hard outer shell. The seedlings are small, dark green, and have a single stem with small, oval-shaped leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Cultivation and propagation of Pylaisiadelpha duellii: This species can be propagated by seed or division. Seeds should be sown in a well-drained, sandy soil mix and kept moist. Plant out when the seedlings are large enough to handle. It is best to plant in a sunny, sheltered spot in the garden. Division can be done in spring.

Where to Find Pylaisiadelpha duellii

Pylaisiadelpha duellii can be found in the tropical and subtropical regions of the Americas, Africa, Asia, and Australia.

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

Howard Alvin Crum (1922-2002): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'H.A.Crum' in the authors string.
The Bryophyte Nomenclator: Based on data supplied by Bryonames
Tropicos record: 35182853: Based on data supplied by Bryonames