Status:
valid
Authors:
(Renauld & Bryhn) Ignatov & Ignatova
Source:
tro
Year:
2006
Citation Micro:
Arctoa 15: 45 2006
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001214299
Common Names
- Hygrohypnella bestii
- Best's Hygrohypnella
- Best's Moss
Description
Hygrohypnella bestii (also called Bestii Hygrohypnella, among many other common names) is a small, yellowish-green moss with a thin, glossy texture. It is native to the Caribbean and is found in moist, shady areas such as tropical forests and rainforests.
Uses & Benefits
Hygrohypnella bestii is used as an ornamental plant and for erosion control.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
The flowers of Hygrohypnella bestii are small and yellowish-green. The seeds are small and black, and the seedlings have two cotyledons.
Cultivation and Propagation
Hygrohypnella bestii is a species of moss native to Europe and Asia. It is a small, tufted moss with a creeping, branching stem. It prefers moist, shady habitats and can be propagated by division or spore sowing. It can also be grown from cuttings.
Where to Find Hygrohypnella bestii
Hygrohypnella bestii can be found in the Northern Hemisphere, in North America, Europe, and Asia. It is typically found in boreal forests and alpine meadows.
Hygrohypnella bestii FAQ
What is the scientific name of Hygrohypnella bestii?
Hygrohypnella bestii
What type of plant is Hygrohypnella bestii?
Moss
Where is Hygrohypnella bestii found?
North America, Europe, and Asia
Species in the Hygrohypnella genus
Species in the Scorpidiaceae family
Hygrohypnella polaris,
Hygrohypnella ochracea,
Hygrohypnella bestii,
Sanionia orthothecioides,
Sanionia uncinata,
Sanionia georgicouncinata,
Sanionia symmetrica,
Sanionia nivalis,
Scorpidium scorpioides,
Scorpidium revolvens,
Scorpidium cossonii,
Hamatocaulis vernicosus,
Hamatocaulis lapponicus,