Kingdom:
Phylum:
Hypnanae
Order:
Hypnales
Species:
aptychopsis
ID:
1191708

Status:
valid

Authors:
Müll. Hal.

Source:
tro

Year:
1897

Citation Micro:
Hedwigia 36: 130 1897

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001191046



Common Names

  • Aptychopsis Stereophyllum
  • Aptychopsis Stereophyllum
  • Aptychopsis Stereophyllum


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Description

Stereophyllum aptychopsis (also called Aptychopsis 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 aptychopsis is used as a decorative plant in gardens, as well as for erosion control and as a ground cover. It can also be used as a soil stabilizer and for water filtration.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Stereophyllum aptychopsis 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 aptychopsis

Stereophyllum aptychopsis 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

Karl Müller (1818-1899): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Müll.Hal.' in the authors string.
The Bryophyte Nomenclator: Based on data supplied by Bryonames
Tropicos record: 35177293: Based on data supplied by Bryonames