Kingdom:
Phylum:
Dicranidae
Order:
Scouleriales
Genus:
Species:
pulcherrima
ID:
1176143

Status:
valid

Authors:
Broth.

Source:
tro

Year:
1916

Citation Micro:
Trudy Bot. Muz. Imp. Akad. Nauk 16: 24. 2 f. 1, 4 f. 2 1916

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001175481



Common Names

  • Scouleria pulcherrima
  • Pulcherrima's Scouleria
  • Pulcherrima Scouleria


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Description

Scouleria pulcherrima (also called 'Beautiful Scouleria', among many other common names) is a small, delicate moss with a distinctive, tufted habit. It is native to North America, Europe, and Asia, and is typically found in moist, shady areas such as stream banks, woodlands, and meadows.

Uses & Benefits

Scouleria pulcherrima is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a ground cover in landscapes. It is also used as a medicinal plant for treating various ailments.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Scouleria pulcherrima has small, white flowers with yellow anthers. Its seeds are small and round, and the seedlings are small and delicate.

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Where to Find Scouleria pulcherrima

Scouleria pulcherrima can be found in the Northern Hemisphere, including North America, Europe, and Asia.

References

Viktor Ferdinand Brotherus (1849-1929): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Broth.' in the authors string.
The Bryophyte Nomenclator: Based on data supplied by Bryonames
Tropicos record: 35149917: Based on data supplied by Bryonames