Kingdom:
Phylum:
Dicranidae
Order:
Grimmiales
Genus:
Species:
patula
ID:
1176183

Status:
valid

Authors:
(Lindb.) Lindb. ex I. Hagen

Source:
tro

Year:
1909

Citation Micro:
Nat. Pflanzenfam. I(3): 1146 1909

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001175521



Common Names

  • Seligeria patula
  • Spreading Seligeria
  • Seligeria Moss


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Description

Seligeria patula (also called Patula Seligeria, among many other common names) is a species of moss found in North America and Europe. It is a small plant, with a stem of up to 2 cm long and a few leaves. It grows in humid, shady habitats, such as forest floors.

Uses & Benefits

Seligeria patula is used as an ornamental plant for its attractive foliage and flowers. It is also used in traditional medicine to treat various ailments such as fever, headaches, and digestive issues.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Seligeria patula has small, yellow-green flowers that are borne on short stems. The seeds are small and black, and the seedlings are small and green.

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Where to Find Seligeria patula

Seligeria patula can be found in moist, shady areas in Europe, Asia, and North America.

Seligeria patula FAQ

What is the scientific name of Seligeria patula?

Seligeria patula

What is the common name of Seligeria patula?

Spreading Seligeria

What is the habitat of Seligeria patula?

It is found in moist, shady habitats, such as wet woods, bogs, and fens.

Species in the Seligeriaceae family

Blindia acuta, Blindia brachystegia, Blindia caespiticia, Blindia campylopodioides, Blindia capillifolia, Blindia contecta, Blindia immersa, Blindia jamesonii, Blindia japonica, Blindia magellanica, Blindia martinii, Blindia roerichii, Blindia torrentium, Blindia maxwellii, Blindia dalatensis, Blindia seppeltii, Blindia gradsteinii, Blindia buckii, Blindia rigida, Blindia serrata, Hymenolomopsis tolucensis, Notothamia ferruginea, Seligeria careyana, Seligeria acutifolia, Seligeria brevifolia, Seligeria calcarea, Seligeria cardotii, Seligeria carniolica, Seligeria donniana, Seligeria gymnostoma, Seligeria oelandica, Seligeria patula, Seligeria paucifolia, Seligeria pusilla, Seligeria trifaria, Seligeria tristichoides, Seligeria irrigata, Seligeria calycina, Blindiadelphus campylopodus, Blindiadelphus diminutus, Blindiadelphus diversifolius, Blindiadelphus polaris, Blindiadelphus recurvatus, Blindiadelphus sibiricus, Blindiadelphus subimmersus,

References

Sextus Otto Lindberg (1835-1889): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Lindb.' in the authors string.
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: 35149987: Based on data supplied by Bryonames