Status:
valid
Authors:
(Dixon) T.Y. Chiang
Source:
tro
Year:
1998
Citation Micro:
Bot. Bull. Acad. Sin. 39: 135 1998
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001204087
Common Names
- Pseudopleuropus Indicus
- Indicus Moss
- Indicus Pseudopleuropus
Description
Pseudopleuropus indicus (also called Indian False Haircap Moss, among many other common names) is a species of moss in the Pseudopleuropusaceae family. It is found in Europe and Asia, where it grows in moist and shady places, such as on wet rocks, tree trunks, and moist soil. It has a thin, leafy thallus with a greenish-brown color and a smooth texture.
Uses & Benefits
Pseudopleuropus indicus 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 indicus 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 indicus can be propagated by spores or by division of the plants. Cultivation is best done in a moist, humus-rich soil in partial shade.
Where to Find Pseudopleuropus indicus
Pseudopleuropus indicus can be found in India.
Pseudopleuropus indicus FAQ
What is the scientific name of Pseudopleuropus indicus?
Pseudopleuropus indicus
What is the family of Pseudopleuropus indicus?
Pleuroziaceae
What is the habitat of Pseudopleuropus indicus?
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,