Kingdom:
Phylum:
Hypnanae
Order:
Hypnales
Species:
favaroi
ID:
1196460

Status:
valid

Authors:
Tosco & Piovano

Source:
tro

Year:
1956

Citation Micro:
Allionia 4: 156. f. 29–31 1956

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001195798



Common Names

  • Stereophyllum favaroi
  • Favaro's Stereophyllum
  • Favaro's Moss


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Description

Stereophyllum favaroi (also called Favaro's Feather Moss, among many other common names) is a species of moss native to Europe. It is a small, tufted moss with stems up to 5 cm long. The leaves are ovate-lanceolate, with a serrate margin, and are up to 2 mm long. It typically grows in moist, shady habitats, such as in forests and grasslands.

Uses & Benefits

Stereophyllum favaroi is used as an ornamental plant for its attractive foliage. It is also used as a ground cover in gardens and is known to be a good soil stabilizer.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Stereophyllum favaroi has small, yellow-green flowers that are borne in clusters. The seeds are small and black, and the seedlings are pale green with a single leaf.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Stereophyllum favaroi is a small moss species that is found in tropical and subtropical regions. It grows best in moist, shady areas with good drainage. It is propagated by spore dispersal or by dividing existing clumps. It is tolerant of a wide range of soil types and is easy to care for.

Where to Find Stereophyllum favaroi

Stereophyllum favaroi is found in moist, shady habitats in Europe and North 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

Giovanni Piovano: Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Piovano' in the authors string.
Uberto Tosco (1915-2001): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Tosco' in the authors string.
The Bryophyte Nomenclator: Based on data supplied by Bryonames
Tropicos record: 35184173: Based on data supplied by Bryonames