Andreaea hookeri - Uses, Benefits & Care
Kingdom:
Phylum:
Andreaeopsida
Order:
Andreaeales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
hookeri
ID:
1533404
Status:
valid
Authors:
Schimp.
Source:
rhakhis
Year:
1855
Citation Micro:
Bryologia Europaea 6. 1855
WFO Identifier:
wfo-1000017490
Common Names
- Hooker's Andreaea Moss
- Hooker's Andreaea
- Hooker's Moss
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesDescription
Andreaea hookeri (also called Hooker's moss, among many other common names) is a species of moss in the family Andreaeaceae. It is found in the Northern Hemisphere, including Europe, Asia, and North America. It grows in moist, shady places, such as wet rocks, soil, and tree bark.
Uses & Benefits
Andreaea hookeri is used in horticulture as an ornamental plant, and is also used as a soil stabilizer in areas with high winds.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
The flower of Andreaea hookeri is small and green, with a single petal. The seed is small and black, and the seedlings are small and delicate.
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesCultivation and Propagation
Andreaea hookeri is a moss found in moist, shady places. It is propagated by spore sowing or division. The spores should be sown on a moist, sterile medium and kept in a shaded area. Division can be done by carefully separating the moss into small clumps and replanting them in moist, shady areas.
Where to Find Andreaea hookeri
Andreaea hookeri can be found in Europe and parts of Asia.
Andreaea hookeri FAQ
What is the scientific name of Andreaea hookeri?
Andreaea hookeri
What type of plant is Andreaea hookeri?
Moss
Where is Andreaea hookeri found?
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
The Bryophyte Nomenclator: Based on data supplied by Bryonames
Tropicos record: 100399647: Based on data supplied by Bryonames