Kingdom:
Phylum:
Hypnanae
Order:
Hypnales
Species:
domingensis
ID:
1186766

Status:
valid

Authors:
(Spreng.) W.R. Buck

Source:
tro

Year:
1980

Citation Micro:
Bryologist 83: 455 1980

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001186104



Common Names

  • Pseudocryphaea domingensis
  • Pseudocryphaea Moss
  • Domingo's Pseudocryphaea


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Description

Pseudocryphaea domingensis (also called Pseudocryphaea domingensis, among many other common names) is a moss species found in the tropical regions of South America. It has a small, compact, and cushion-like form with a yellow-green color. It is found in moist, shady habitats, such as in forests, on rocks, and on the ground.

Uses & Benefits

Pseudocryphaea domingensis is used as an ornamental plant and for erosion control.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Pseudocryphaea domingensis has small, yellow-green flowers with a single pistil and stamen. The seeds are small, black, and round. The seedlings have a single, long, narrow leaf.

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Where to Find Pseudocryphaea domingensis

Pseudocryphaea domingensis is native to tropical and subtropical regions of the world, including Central and South America, Africa, and Asia.

Species in the Pseudocryphaea genus

References

Kurt Polycarp Joachim Sprengel (1766-1833): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Spreng.' in the authors string.
William Russel Buck (b.1950): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'W.R.Buck' in the authors string.
The Bryophyte Nomenclator: Based on data supplied by Bryonames
Tropicos record: 35167966: Based on data supplied by Bryonames