Status:
valid
Authors:
Müll. Hal.
Source:
tro
Year:
1890
Citation Micro:
Die Internationale Polarforschung 1882–1883, Die Deutschen Expeditionen . . . 2: 286. 1890
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001148611
Common Names
- Andreaea Regularis
- Regular Moss
- Regular Rock Moss
Description
Andreaea regularis (also called Andreaea regularis, among many other common names) is a species of moss native to Europe, Asia, and North America. It grows in moist, shady habitats, and has an upright, tufted habit. Its leaves are dark green, and its stems are typically up to 10 cm tall.
Uses & Benefits
Andreaea regularis is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a ground cover. It is also used as a soil stabilizer in areas prone to erosion.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
Andreaea regularis has small, yellow-green flowers and small, black seeds. Its seedlings are small and yellow-green in color.
Cultivation and Propagation
Andreaea regularis is a species of moss native to Europe and North America. It grows in moist, shady areas and prefers acidic soils. It can be propagated by division or by spore sowing. Division is best done in the spring or fall when the plant is actively growing. Spore sowing is best done in the spring when the temperature is between 10-20°C (50-68°F). The spores should be sown on a moist, sterile medium and kept in a humid environment until germination occurs.
Where to Find Andreaea regularis
Andreaea regularis can be found in the Northern Hemisphere, 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,