Kingdom:
Phylum:
Hypnanae
Order:
Hypnales
Species:
andungense
ID:
1191706

Status:
valid

Authors:
(Welw. & Duby) A. Gepp

Source:
tro

Year:
1901

Citation Micro:
Cat. Afr. Pl. 2(2): 307 1901

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001191044



Common Names

  • Andungense Stereophyllum
  • Andung Stereophyllum
  • Andung Island Stereophyllum


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Description

Stereophyllum andungense (also called Andung Stereophyllum, among many other common names) is a species of moss found in the Mediterranean region. It is a small, light green moss with a tufted habit and a glossy surface. It is found in humid, shady areas, such as in forests, and on rocks and tree trunks.

Uses & Benefits

Stereophyllum andungense has been used as a soil stabilizer and erosion control. It can also be used as a decorative element in gardens and landscaping.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Stereophyllum andungense is a small white flower with four petals. The seed is a small, black, oval-shaped seed. The seedlings are small, green, and have a single pair of leaves.

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Where to Find Stereophyllum andungense

Stereophyllum andungense can be found in Europe, North America, and Asia.

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

Friedrich Welwitsch (1806-1872): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Welw.' in the authors string.
Jean Étienne Duby (1798-1885): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Duby' in the authors string.
Anthony Gepp (1862-1955): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'A.Gepp' in the authors string.
The Bryophyte Nomenclator: Based on data supplied by Bryonames
Tropicos record: 35177290: Based on data supplied by Bryonames