Kingdom:
Phylum:
Hypnanae
Order:
Hypnales
Species:
seminervis
ID:
1168851

Status:
valid

Authors:
(Kunze ex Schwägr.) Lorentz

Source:
tro

Year:
1866

Citation Micro:
Bot. Zeitung (Berlin) 24: 188 1866

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001168189



Common Names

  • Juratzkaea seminervis
  • Seminervous Juratzkaea
  • Seminervous Moss


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Description

Juratzkaea seminervis (also called Nerved Feathermoss, among many other common names) is a small, yellow-green moss with a feathery growth habit. It is native to the temperate regions of China. It is commonly found in moist, shady areas, such as forests, woodlands, and grasslands.

Uses & Benefits

Juratzkaea seminervis is commonly used as a groundcover in gardens and landscaping. It is also used as a soil stabilizer, erosion control, and for decorative purposes.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Juratzkaea seminervis has small, yellow flowers with four petals and a yellow center. The seeds are small and black, and the seedlings are thin and green.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Juratzkaea seminervis is a small, evergreen, perennial plant that grows up to 30 cm tall. It is native to the Mediterranean region and is found in dry, rocky habitats. It is propagated by seed or cuttings. Seeds should be sown in a well-drained, sandy soil and kept moist until germination. Cuttings should be taken in the spring or summer and rooted in a sandy soil. The plant prefers full sun and well-drained soil.

Where to Find Juratzkaea seminervis

Juratzkaea seminervis is native to tropical and subtropical regions of the Americas, including Mexico, Central America, and South America.

Species in the Stereophyllaceae family

Catagoniopsis berteroana, Entodontopsis contorte-operculata, Entodontopsis radicalis, Entodontopsis leucostega, Entodontopsis nitens, Entodontopsis anceps, Entodontopsis angustiretis, Entodontopsis mexicana, Entodontopsis pygmaea, Entodontopsis rhynchostegioides, Entodontopsis rufescens, Entodontopsis sedgwickii, Entodontopsis setschwanica, Entodontopsis tavoyensis, Entodontopsis tenuinervis, Entodontopsis wightii, Entodontopsis cultelliformis, Juratzkaea indica, Juratzkaea seminervis, Juratzkaea argentinica, Juratzkaea incisa, Pilosium chlorophyllum, Sciuroleskea mittenii, Sciuroleskea xanthophylla, Stenocarpidium leucodon, Stereophyllum andungense, Stereophyllum aptychopsis, Stereophyllum bremondii, Stereophyllum cataractarum, Stereophyllum jamaicense, Stereophyllum laxirete, Stereophyllum lepidopiloides, Stereophyllum leucothallum, Stereophyllum macrocarpum, Stereophyllum radiculosum, Stereophyllum subacuminatum, Stereophyllum vitiense, Stereophyllum favaroi, Stereophyllum acutum,

References

Gustav Kunze (1793-1851): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Kunze' in the authors string.
Christian Friedrich Schwaegrichen (1775-1853): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Schwägr.' in the authors string.
Paul Günther Lorentz (1835-1881): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Lorentz' in the authors string.
The Bryophyte Nomenclator: Based on data supplied by Bryonames
Tropicos record: 35138194: Based on data supplied by Bryonames