Kingdom:
Phylum:
Andreaeopsida
Order:
Andreaeales
Genus:
Species:
megistospora
ID:
1195856

Status:
valid

Authors:
B.M. Murray

Source:
tro

Year:
1987

Citation Micro:
The Bryologist 90: 18. 1987

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001195194

Common Names

  • Andreaea megistospora
  • Megistospora Andreaea
  • Andreaea

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Description

Andreaea megistospora (also called Andreaea megistospora var. megistospora, among many other common names) is a species of moss native to the Northern Hemisphere, from Europe to North America. It is found in moist, shady places, such as in woods and along streams.

Uses & Benefits

Andreaea megistospora is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and landscapes. It is also used in the production of moss gardens and terrariums.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Andreaea megistospora has small, yellowish-green flowers with four petals. Its seeds are small and black, and its seedlings are small and green.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Andreaea megistospora can be propagated by spores or by division of the plant. Cultivation is best done in a moist, shady environment with plenty of organic matter in the soil. It prefers acidic soil and can tolerate temperatures down to -15°C (5°F).

Where to Find Andreaea megistospora

Andreaea megistospora is found in the Northern Hemisphere, including 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

Barbara Mitchell Murray (b.1938): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'B.M.Murray' in the authors string.
The Bryophyte Nomenclator: Based on data supplied by Bryonames
Tropicos record: 35183416: Based on data supplied by Bryonames