Kingdom:
Phylum:
Andreaeopsida
Order:
Andreaeales
Genus:
Species:
frigida
ID:
1149191

Status:
valid

Authors:
Huebener

Source:
tro

Year:
1834

Citation Micro:
Hepaticologia Germanica: 305. 1834

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001148529

Common Names

  • Andreaea Frigida
  • Frigid Moss
  • Frigid Rock Moss

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Description

Andreaea frigida (also called Frigid Rock-Moss, among many other common names) is a species of moss that is found in the Northern Hemisphere. It has a yellow-green color and grows in tufts or cushions on rocks and boulders in alpine and arctic regions. It prefers moist, shady habitats and can be found in mountains, tundra, and boreal forests.

Uses & Benefits

Andreaea frigida is used as a decorative plant in gardens and can be used as a groundcover in areas with low foot traffic.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Flower: Small, yellowish-green, with a short, curved beak. Seed: Small, brown, with a smooth surface. Seedlings: Small, with a single, erect stem.

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Where to Find Andreaea frigida

Andreaea frigida is found in the northern hemisphere, mainly in Europe, Asia, and North America.

Species in the Andreaea genus

Andreaea bistratosa, Andreaea urophylla, Andreaea acuminata, Andreaea acutifolia, Andreaea alpina, Andreaea amblyophylla, Andreaea angustifolia, Andreaea appendiculata, Andreaea arachnoidea, Andreaea aterrima, Andreaea australis, Andreaea barbuloides, Andreaea blyttii, Andreaea borbonica, Andreaea camerunensis, Andreaea clavata, Andreaea cucullata, Andreaea densifolia, Andreaea depressinervis, Andreaea dissitifolia, Andreaea erythrodictyon, Andreaea eximia, Andreaea firma, Andreaea flabellata, Andreaea flexuosa, Andreaea fragilis, Andreaea frigida, Andreaea gainii, Andreaea heinemannii, Andreaea huttonii, Andreaea indica, Andreaea javanica, Andreaea karsteniana, Andreaea kilimandscharica, Andreaea laticuspis, Andreaea laxifolia, Andreaea leiophylla, Andreaea lorentziana, Andreaea marginata, Andreaea microvaginata, Andreaea mildbraedii, Andreaea morrisonensis, Andreaea mutabilis, Andreaea nana, Andreaea naumannii, Andreaea nitida, Andreaea nivalis, Andreaea opaca, Andreaea pachyphylla, Andreaea parallela,

Species in the Andreaeaceae family

Andreaea bistratosa, Andreaea urophylla, Andreaea acuminata, Andreaea acutifolia, Andreaea alpina, Andreaea amblyophylla, Andreaea angustifolia, Andreaea appendiculata, Andreaea arachnoidea, Andreaea aterrima, Andreaea australis, Andreaea barbuloides, Andreaea blyttii, Andreaea borbonica, Andreaea camerunensis, Andreaea clavata, Andreaea cucullata, Andreaea densifolia, Andreaea depressinervis, Andreaea dissitifolia, Andreaea erythrodictyon, Andreaea eximia, Andreaea firma, Andreaea flabellata, Andreaea flexuosa, Andreaea fragilis, Andreaea frigida, Andreaea gainii, Andreaea heinemannii, Andreaea huttonii, Andreaea indica, Andreaea javanica, Andreaea karsteniana, Andreaea kilimandscharica, Andreaea laticuspis, Andreaea laxifolia, Andreaea leiophylla, Andreaea lorentziana, Andreaea marginata, Andreaea microvaginata, Andreaea mildbraedii, Andreaea morrisonensis, Andreaea mutabilis, Andreaea nana, Andreaea naumannii, Andreaea nitida, Andreaea nivalis, Andreaea opaca, Andreaea pachyphylla, Andreaea parallela,

References

Johann Wilhelm Peter Hübener (1807-1847): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Huebener' in the authors string.
The Bryophyte Nomenclator: Based on data supplied by Bryonames
Tropicos record: 35103629: Based on data supplied by Bryonames