Kingdom:
Phylum:
Hypnanae
Order:
Hypnales
Species:
peyronelii
ID:
1204727

Status:
valid

Authors:
(Tosco & Piovano) Ochyra

Source:
tro

Year:
1997

Citation Micro:
Fragm. Florist. Geobot. 42: 583 1997

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001204065

Common Names

  • Eurhynchium peyronelii
  • Peyronelii Eurhynchium
  • Peyronel's Eurhynchium

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Description

Eurhynchium peyronelii (also called 'Peyronel's Eurhynchium', among many other common names) is a species of moss found in Asia, Europe, and North America. It is a small, yellow-green moss that grows in tufts and forms cushions on rocks, tree trunks, and soil. It is found in moist, shady habitats, such as forests and grasslands.

Uses & Benefits

Eurhynchium peyronelii is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and for landscaping. It is also used to stabilize soils on slopes and in wetlands.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Eurhynchium peyronelii has small, yellow flowers with four petals. Its seeds are small and round, and its seedlings have two small, oval leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Eurhynchium peyronelii is a small, perennial moss that is native to Europe. It prefers moist, well-drained soils in full sun to partial shade. Propagation is by division of the clumps or by spore. Spores should be sown in spring or summer in a well-drained soil mix and kept moist until germination occurs.

Where to Find Eurhynchium peyronelii

Eurhynchium peyronelii is native to Europe, where it can be found in wet, shady habitats.

Eurhynchium peyronelii FAQ

What is the scientific name of Eurhynchium peyronelii?

Eurhynchium peyronelii

What is the family of Eurhynchium peyronelii?

Eurhynchiaceae

What is the habitat of Eurhynchium peyronelii?

Tropical and subtropical forests

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

Ryszard Ochyra (b.1949): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Ochyra' in the authors string.
Giovanni Piovano: Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Piovano' in the authors string.
Uberto Tosco (1915-2001): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Tosco' in the authors string.
The Bryophyte Nomenclator: Based on data supplied by Bryonames
Tropicos record: 35203751: Based on data supplied by Bryonames