Kingdom:
Phylum:
Hypnanae
Order:
Hypnales
Species:
styriacum
ID:
1184974

Status:
valid

Authors:
(Limpr.) Broth.

Source:
tro

Year:
1908

Citation Micro:
Nat. Pflanzenfam. I(3): 1039 1908

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001184312

Common Names

  • Styriacum Hygrohypnum
  • Hygrohypnum Styriacum
  • Hygrohypnum styriacum Moss

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Description

Hygrohypnum styriacum (also called Styrian Moss, among many other common names) is a small moss species that grows in tufts. It is native to Europe, and can be found in moist, shady habitats, such as on rocks, tree trunks, and soil.

Uses & Benefits

Hygrohypnum styriacum is used as a soil stabilizer and erosion control, as well as a ground cover and ornamental plant. It is also used to create habitats for wildlife, and as a natural mulch for gardens.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Hygrohypnum styriacum is small and yellowish-brown in color. The seed is a small, dark brown spore. The seedlings are small and delicate.

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Where to Find Hygrohypnum styriacum

Hygrohypnum styriacum can be found in Europe.

Species in the Amblystegiaceae family

Tomentypnum nitens, Tomentypnum falcifolium, Tomentypnum involutum, Tomentypnum vittii, Amblystegium arvernense, Amblystegium glaziovii, Amblystegium serpens, Amblystegium sparsile, Amblystegium speirophyllum, Amblystegium subulatum, Amblystegium tenuifolium, Amblystegium chalaropelma, Amblystegium patenti-flexuosum, Amblystegium stricto-serpens, Amblystegium camisassae, Amblystegium calcareum, Amblystegium pseudosubtile, Anacamptodon africanus, Anacamptodon amblystegioides, Anacamptodon cubensis, Anacamptodon fortunei, Anacamptodon latidens, Anacamptodon splachnoides, Anacamptodon validinervis, Anacamptodon wattsii, Anacamptodon compactus, Anacamptodon marginatus, Anacamptodon minimus, Anacamptodon kamchaticus, Anacamptodon touwii, Bryostreimannia turgida, Campylium squarrosulum, Campylium amblystegioides, Campylium annamense, Campylium chrysophyllum, Campylium glaucocarpoides, Campylium insubricum, Campylium stellatum, Campylium zemliae, Campylium gollanii, Campylium longicuspis, Campylium laxifolium, Campylium protensum, Campylium bambergeri, Campylium hylocomioides, Conardia compacta, Cratoneuron filicinum, Cratoneuron curvicaule, Cratoneuropsis relaxa, Cratoneuropsis chilensis,

References

Karl Gustav Limpricht (1834-1902): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Limpr.' 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: 35164393: Based on data supplied by Bryonames