Status:
valid
Authors:
(Ochyra) T.Y. Chiang
Source:
tro
Year:
1998
Citation Micro:
Bot. Bull. Acad. Sin. 39: 135 1998
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001204086
Common Names
- Pseudopleuropus Himalayanus
- Himalayanus Moss
- Himalayanus Pseudopleuropus
Description
Pseudopleuropus himalayanus (also called 'Himalayan False Bird's-nest Moss', among many other common names) is a species of moss found in the Himalayas. 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
Pseudopleuropus himalayanus 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
The flower of Pseudopleuropus himalayanus is a small yellow cup-shaped flower with six petals. The seed is a small black seed with a hard outer shell. The seedlings are small, round, and green with two leaves.
Cultivation and Propagation
Pseudopleuropus himalayanus is a small, evergreen fern native to the Himalayas. It prefers moist, well-drained soil in partial shade. Propagation is by division or by spores. Division is best done in spring or early summer. Spores can be collected in late summer or early autumn and sown on a moist, sterile medium.
Where to Find Pseudopleuropus himalayanus
Pseudopleuropus himalayanus can be found in the Himalayas.
Pseudopleuropus himalayanus FAQ
What is the scientific name of Pseudopleuropus himalayanus?
Pseudopleuropus himalayanus
What is the family of Pseudopleuropus himalayanus?
Pleuroziaceae
What is the habitat of Pseudopleuropus himalayanus?
Tropical and subtropical forests
Species in the Pseudopleuropus 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,