Kingdom:
Phylum:
Hypnanae
Order:
Hypnales
Species:
capillacea
ID:
1197751

Status:
valid

Authors:
(Hornsch.) M. Menzel

Source:
tro

Year:
1991

Citation Micro:
Nova Hedwigia 52: 322 1991

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001197089

Common Names

  • Aerolindigia capillacea
  • Capillacea Aerolindigia
  • Capillacea's Aerolindigia

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Description

Aerolindigia capillacea (also called Aerolindigia capillacea, among many other common names) is a species of moss in the family Amblystegiaceae. It is found in tropical and subtropical regions of South America, and grows in moist, shady habitats such as forests and grasslands.

Uses & Benefits

Aerolindigia capillacea is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and is known for its attractive foliage and flowers.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Aerolindigia capillacea is a small, white, four-petaled flower with a yellow center. The seed is a small, round, black seed. The seedlings are small, oval-shaped leaves with a yellowish-green color.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Aerolindigia capillacea is a small, evergreen moss that prefers moist, shaded areas. It can be propagated by division or by spores. It is best grown in a moist, well-drained soil in partial shade. It can be propagated by division or by spores.

Where to Find Aerolindigia capillacea

Aerolindigia capillacea is found in tropical and subtropical regions of Asia, including India, China, Japan, and the Philippines.

Aerolindigia capillacea FAQ

What is the scientific name of Aerolindigia capillacea?

Aerolindigia capillacea

What is the common name of Aerolindigia capillacea?

Hairy aerolindigia

Where is Aerolindigia capillacea found?

Aerolindigia capillacea is found in the Appalachian Mountains of the eastern United States

Species in the Aerolindigia genus

Species in the Brachytheciaceae family

Aerobryum speciosum, Aerobryum brevicuspis, Aerolindigia capillacea, Brachytheciastrum delicatulum, Brachytheciastrum collinum, Brachytheciastrum dieckei, Brachytheciastrum falcatulum, Brachytheciastrum kashmirense, Brachytheciastrum leibergii, Brachytheciastrum microcollinum, Brachytheciastrum paradoxum, Brachytheciastrum trachypodium, Brachytheciastrum velutinum, Brachytheciastrum fendleri, Brachytheciastrum olympicum, Brachytheciastrum leiopodium, Brachytheciastrum salicinum, Brachytheciastrum umbilicatum, Brachytheciella stolonifera, Brachythecium tortipilum, Brachythecium dahuricum, Brachythecium irinae, Brachythecium jacuticum, Brachythecium chakratense, Brachythecium garhwalense, Brachythecium acuminatum, Brachythecium afroglareosum, Brachythecium albicans, Brachythecium asperrimum, Brachythecium auriculatum, Brachythecium austroglareosum, Brachythecium austrosalebrosum, Brachythecium bellii, Brachythecium bodinieri, Brachythecium borgenii, Brachythecium brachycarpum, Brachythecium brachycladum, Brachythecium buchananii, Brachythecium calliergonoides, Brachythecium campestre, Brachythecium camptothecioides, Brachythecium campylothallum, Brachythecium caucasicum, Brachythecium cavifolium, Brachythecium chauvetii, Brachythecium chocayae, Brachythecium cirrosum, Brachythecium complanatum, Brachythecium comtifolium, Brachythecium conostomum,

References

Christian Friedrich Hornschuch (1793-1850): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Hornsch.' in the authors string.
Mario Menzel (b.1958): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'M.Menzel' in the authors string.
The Bryophyte Nomenclator: Based on data supplied by Bryonames
Tropicos record: 35186432: Based on data supplied by Bryonames